 | Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Seventh graders tell the sometimes funny and sometimes sad stories about their year with a first year teacher who almost dies in a tragic accident. |
 | Matilda by Roald Dahl. Probably my favorite of all his books because of her relationship with Miss Honey. Neglected by her parents brilliant Matilda expects school to be different from home. But some of the teachers are just as bad as her parents, especially Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress. But when Miss Trunchbull attacks her, Matilda discovers her amazing powers. |
 | Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes. Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her. Finally her teacher figure out how to use daydreaming for schoolwork. Gabby's poetry notebook is "thick with daydreams," and she finds confidence and hope for her future. |
 | Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullay Hunt. Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. |
 | The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg. Four students, with their own individual stories, develop a special bond and attract the attention of their teacher, Mrs. Olinski, who chooses them to be in the Academic Bowl competition. |
 | The Lemonade Club by Patricia Polacco. After learning that they both have cancer, Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, support and encourage each other through their treatments. |
 | Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem. |
 | The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. |
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