Rob Buyea

Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt.

Several students relate their experiences helping Mr. Terupt move the old classroom to the sixth grade annex during the summer vacation.

Jeffrey, Alexia, Anna, Danielle, Luke, Peter, and Jessica can't believe their luck when they get to have Mr. Terupt as their biweekly advisor in eighth grade. As they approach the major life change of high school, the kids are faced with a series of challenges. To celebrate the little time they have left with Mr. Terupt, the kids come up with bucket-list type projects to make memories that will last a lifetime. But when the group learns that Mr. Terupt...

"Told from different viewpoints, five eighth-graders who have challenges at home and at school also experience a sad loss as a group and welcome a new addition to their extended family" -- Provided by publisher.

"Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn't let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won't survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He'll show his sister he can take care of himself. As each puts their strategy...