Description
Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood is convinced his teacher, Mrs. Baker, despises him, especially when he's the only student left in class on Wednesdays to study Shakespeare. As the tumultuous year of 1967 unfolds against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Holling grapples with his father's relentless ambition and the complexities of his own family. Through the Bard's plays and Mrs. Baker's enigmatic guidance, he begins to discover unexpected wisdom and resilience within himself. This Newbery Honor-winning novel masterfully blends humor and heart, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the power of literature to shape a young life.
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paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2007
313 pages
ISBN: 9780618724833
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt.