Wednesday Wars

Gary D. Schmidt

Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2007

Genres: Historical Fiction, Humor
Reading Level: Young Adult

Pages: 264

Awards: Newbery Honor

Summary:

Holling Hoodhood is an ordinary 12 year old boy living in the year 1967, and is worst enemy is his extraordinary teacher, Mrs. Baker. Forced to spend his Wednesday afternoons reading Shakespeare, Holling learns something more about life. Set during the Vietnam War, this story humorously depicts the experiences and mentality of an ordinary family and school in the US.

Reaction:

I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to anybody who is looking for a light and funny read. The way that the author displays human nature and the development that Holling undergoes makes this an excellent book for teens.

Cautionary Note:

This book doesn't have any problems with language. There are some mild descriptions of the Vietnam War.