The Wednesday Wars

Follow Holling Hoodhood, a seventh grader, on his quest to survive the school year of 1967-68. With a father who is more focused on business than family, a new teacher who seems to hate him, and a growing interest in Shakespeare, Holling must navigate the changes in his life. As the Vietnam War brings turmoil to his community, Holling learns about loyalty, respect, and standing up for what's right from an unexpected source. Gary D. Schmidt's Newbery Honor-wining novel is both witty and compelling.