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The Wednesday Wars

by Gary D. Schmidt   |  Ages 13+
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The Wednesday Wars
The Wednesday Wars

Teen's touching, humorous transformation during tumultuous times.

"The Wednesday Wars" speaks to more than just young adults; its mixture of humor and historical context makes it a fascinating dive into the past for any reader. Imagine yourself in Holling Hoodhood's shoes, navigating adolescence with Shakespeare as your guide, amidst the backdrop of 1960s America. It's a narrative that offers both a poignant look at personal growth and a snapshot of a society in flux, with characters that feel like friends by the final page.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2008)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (2010)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2008)
  • Society of Midland Authors Award for Children's Fiction (2008)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2010)
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The Wednesday Wars

by Gary D. Schmidt   |  Ages 13+
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ISBN: 9780547237602
Authors: Gary D. Schmidt
Publisher: Clarion Books
Date of Publication: 2009-05-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 42831 readers)

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In this Newbery Honor–winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him during the school year 1968-69. Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Holling's domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him to read on his own time and to figure out the enigmatic Mrs. Baker. As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs. Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined. And when his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister and his ability to stand up to his father when it matters most.
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Teen's touching, humorous transformation during tumultuous times.

"The Wednesday Wars" speaks to more than just young adults; its mixture of humor and historical context makes it a fascinating dive into the past for any reader. Imagine yourself in Holling Hoodhood's shoes, navigating adolescence with Shakespeare as your guide, amidst the backdrop of 1960s America. It's a narrative that offers both a poignant look at personal growth and a snapshot of a society in flux, with characters that feel like friends by the final page.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2008)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (2010)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2008)
  • Society of Midland Authors Award for Children's Fiction (2008)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.