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  • Published: 18 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9780525648017
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $14.99

Goodbye, Mr. Terupt




The seven kids who bonded in Mr. Terupt's fifth-grade class are now in eighth grade, reunited with their beloved teacher, and vow to make the year as memorable as possible.

The seven kids who bonded in Mr. Terupt's fifth-grade class are now in eighth grade, reunited with their beloved teacher, and vow to make the year as memorable as possible.

Jeffrey, Alexia, Anna, Danielle, Luke, Peter, and Jessica are thrilled to have their beloved teacher, Mr. Terupt, back for the school year--this time as their biweekly adviser. They still rely on him for guidance in all things, school and life. 

When Mr. Terupt reveals what his plan is after the school year ends,  the students hatch bucket-list type projects to show their appreciation for him in order to make the school year important, memorable, and way bigger than just the group. Will the gang stick together down to the final project? Will their friendships endure after the difficult goodbye?

  • Published: 18 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9780525648017
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $14.99

About the author

Rob Buyea

Rob Buyea taught third and fourth graders for six years before moving to Massachusetts, where he now lives with his wife and three daughters. He teaches biology and coaches wrestling at Northfield Mount Hermon School. Because of Mr. Terupt is his first novel.

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Praise for Goodbye, Mr. Terupt

What readers and reviewers have to say about the MR. TERUPT series:

  • "The children who tell us about Mr. Terupt . . . are no less authentic than their magical teacher." --JOHN IRVING, #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award and Oscar winner
  • "The student voices are spot-on. Moving and real." --Kirkus Reviews
  • "An inspiring . . . and thoroughly enjoyable portrayal of the difference one teacher makes in the lives of his students." --VOYA