The Wednesday Wars : Gary D. Schmidt

• A Newbery Honor Award Winner • 

he Wednesday Wars
Gary D. Schmidt

Genre: Historical Fiction / Coming-of-Age
Recommended Age: 10–14 years

What happens when Shakespeare, school, and the Vietnam War collide?

Holling Hoodhood is stuck spending Wednesday afternoons alone with his teacher, Mrs. Baker. What begins as punishment turns into an unexpected friendship—and a year filled with Shakespeare, family struggles, school rivalries, and the changing world around him.

Funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable, The Wednesday Wars is a coming-of-age story about finding courage, discovering yourself, and learning to see the world in a new way.

A wonderful choice for readers who enjoy humor, history, friendship, and stories with heart.