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 Secret, the sequel to The Perfect Score. 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 STAR: ""Buyea's inspirational style is in full force . . . lots to enjoy here."" --Booklist ""Topics of varying seriousness are addressed through various characters' point of view . . . . all are eventually open to reconciliation, difference is ultimately celebrated, and effort determines the ability to bring about positive change."" -- Kirkus Reviews"