The kids and teacher of Because of Mr. Terupt are back in this warm-hearted sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to.

One teacher changed their lives. Now the class will need to change his.

Mr. Terupt’s class is spending one more year with him before they graduate and head off to junior high. But for seven students, sixth grade comes with its own set of challenges. Peter's parents expect him to attend private school after sixth-grade, but Peter has plans to stay right where he is. Eager to grow up, Alexia gets in over her head with some older kids. Danielle suspects that her family is keeping a secret from her, and she's determined to find out what it is. Jeffrey makes a life-changing discovery. Curious about her teacher's past, Jessica uncovers startling details about Mr. Terupt. Anna finally decides she's ready for the truth about her absent dad. And Luke's keen observations lead to questions with unexpected answers.

It's a roller coaster of a year as Mr. Terupt helps his students be the best they can be—and enlists their help to pull off an extra-special project. But are happy endings on the horizon? Or will everyone fall all over again?

My daughter really loved this book and gives it 5stars. She is in 4th grade and believes the material is a little mature for a ten year old girl who hasn’t had her period yet. But she still loves the story. ( )

Following Because of Mr. Terupt (2010), Mr. Terupt’s class is reunited and, having bonded over their experience of nearly losing their incredible teacher, closer than ever. This year, the “fall” he undergoes is a happy one: he falls in love! The kids are tasked with planning the wedding, amid being introduced to new books and navigating their own personal issues. As before, each shares the narration, with his or herown chapters told with distinctive voice and style. This sensitive progression of the story introduces more mature concepts like smoking, menstruation, and first love, but does so quite gently. ( )

Unfortunately, this sequel fell well short of "Because of Mr Terupt". I wasn't as emotionally involved with the characters as I was in the first book, and I found parts of the plot implausible. The first book was a out how teachers can inspire their students, but in this book the kids were planning the teacher's wedding. Really??? Also, for some unknown reason the author focused on the female students reaching puberty., but nothing about the boys. A rather disappointing follow-up. ( )

Part 2 of Because of Mr. Terupt is as good as the first book! We continue to follow seven diverse fifth graders as they grow and learn from their hero.