The Wednesday Wars
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007 · Est. 8 hour read

The Wednesday Wars

Written by Gary D. Schmidt

A boy navigates Shakespeare, a stern teacher, and family turmoil during a tumultuous school year.

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264 pages· 74,058 words· Est. 8 hour read· 990L
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Bookroo's summary

Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood believes his teacher, Mrs. Baker, despises him. Left alone with her on Wednesday afternoons, he delves into Shakespeare's plays, uncovering unexpected wisdom. As the Vietnam War rages and his father's business obsession strains their family, Holling learns to stand up for himself and his sister. Set in 1967 Long Island, this coming-of-age tale explores loyalty, courage, and the surprising lessons found in literature and life. Can Holling find his voice amidst the chaos and discover what truly matters?

From the publisher

During the 1967 school year, on Wednesday afternoons when all his classmates go to either Catechism or Hebrew school, seventh-grader Holling Hoodhood stays in Mrs. Baker’s classroom where they read the plays of William Shakespeare and Holling learns muchof value about the world he lives in.

Awards

Newbery Honor (2008)
At a glance
Format
Pages
264
Words
74,058
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
990L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~X
Scholastic level
X
AR points
12
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
114653
Publication
Published
May 1, 2009
First published
May 21, 2007
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547237602
OCLC
268797621

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