Its the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. Theres Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, whos having a hard time fitting in Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next Peter, class prankster and troublemaker Luke, the brain Danielle, who never stands up for herself shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast and Jeffrey, who hates school. Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesnt let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything—and everyone.,