Rob Buyea taught third and fourth graders for six years; then he taught high school biology and coached wrestling for seven years. Currently, he is a full-time writer and lives in Massachusetts with his wife and daughters. He is the author of The Perfect Score and The Perfect Star, companion novels to The Perfect Secret. His first novel, Because of Mr. Terupt, was selected as an E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book and a Cybils Honor Book. It has also won seven state awards and was named to numerous state reading lists. Mr. Terupt Falls Again and Saving Mr. Terupt are companion novels to Because of Mr. Terupt. Visit him online at robbuyea.com and on Facebook, and follow @RobBuyea on Twitter.
Praise for THE PERFECT SECRET . . . the characters shine, the plots are engaging, and the issues are addressed in interesting ways that will provide readers with many perspectives and much to consider. --Kirkus Reviews Buyea has carved out a niche with sensitive and heartfelt stories. . . .tackling topics like racism, immigration, bullying, and family secrets, with a deft hand. Highly recommended for all middle-grade readers. --Booklist Online Praise for THE PERFECT SCORE: Readers will. . . enjoy watching the Recruits fight back against scholastic tyranny. --The Bulletin Kids will gobble it up because it is pure literary joy. --HuffPost