Should we (librarians) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? No Who should buy this book? Public, elementary and middle school libraries It’s a good fit for those who tend toward school stories by the likes of Gordon Korman or Andrew Clements. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have prior knowledge of the series. Terupt books will definitely be excited for this one. To whom would you recommend this book? Upper elementary and middle school readers (there is some mildly mature subject matter) who have read any of the previous Mr. Fans will miss these kids as they head off to high school – but we are left with hope that they will meet again many times, even if we won’t get to read about it!Īnything you did not like about the book? No This is a very satisfying end to the series, written in seven authentic voices.

These team-building events are interspersed with a wedding, some wrestling matches, and a science project involving cows and a lot of very funny scenes, romantic intrigue, and poignant moments. Terupt, including a Polar Plunge to raise money for diabetes, a head-shaving event for breast cancer awareness, and a poetry slam. The gang decides on a series of ‘bucket list’ projects as a way to celebrate and commemorate their time with Mr. How will they ever say an appropriate goodbye to him? Terupt and his wife and baby are moving out of town at the end of this school year. And while each of the kids struggles with their individual health, family, and relationship problems, the most noteworthy news is that Mr. Even though their school schedules and extracurricular activities are leading them in different directions, they are excited to find out they are all scheduled for a Friday “advising” period, and their adviser is none other than their beloved Mr. Terupt’s 5th grade class are now finishing middle school with a tumultuous and eventful 8th grade year (chronicled in alternating chapters as in previous books).

What did you like about the book? The gang is back in this fourth and final installment of the popular Mr. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4

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