{"product_id":"9780375858246","title":"Because of Mr. Terupt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures seven narrators, each with a unique story, and each with a different perspective on what makes their teacher so special.\u003cbr\u003eIt's the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There's . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who's having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next; Peter, class prankster and troublemaker; Luke, the brain; Danielle, who never stands up for herself; shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast; and Jeffrey, who hates school.\u003cbr\u003eOnly Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn't let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything--and everyone.\u003cbr\u003e'The characters are authentic and the short chapters are skillfully arranged to keep readers moving headlong toward the satisfying conclusion.'--'School Library Journal, 'Starred\u003cbr\u003e'This powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion.'--'Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e'No one is perfect in this feel-good story, but everyone benefits, including sentimentally inclined readers.'--'Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e''Compelling. . . . Readers will find much to ponder on the power of forgiveness.'--'Booklist'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Rob+Buyea\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eRob Buyea\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rob Buyea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378058608803,"sku":"9780375858246","price":205.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9780375858246_d9a90773-2331-4c95-99b2-0091ef16346e.jpg?v=1776472599","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9780375858246","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}