Mr. Terupt Falls Again
by Rob Buyea
2013
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- empathy
- forgiveness
- growing up
- responsibility
- change
- teamwork
- school life
About this book
The kids from Snow Hill are back—now heading into sixth grade with their beloved teacher, Mr. Terupt. Told in multiple voices, the story follows the friends as they tackle new responsibilities, growing pains, and a summer project helping move their old classroom to the sixth‑grade annex. Readers see how each student changes in small but meaningful ways, learning about friendship, empathy, and second chances. It’s a heartfelt, relatable school story that keeps kids turning pages to hear from every character.
Setting: contemporary small-town Connecticut, sixth-grade classroom and school community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mr. Terupt Falls Again right for my child?
Yes — Mr. Terupt Falls Again is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.1, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, empathy, forgiveness.
How long does it take to read Mr. Terupt Falls Again?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Mr. Terupt Falls Again takes around 7.5h to finish. The book has 68,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mr. Terupt Falls Again have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mr. Terupt Falls Again has an AR quiz available, worth 10 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Mr. Terupt Falls Again?
Mr. Terupt Falls Again has an AR reading level of 4.1, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.