The Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. Schmidt
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 26.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 264 pages.
About The Wednesday Wars
In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over the course of the 1967–68 school year in Long Island, New York. Meet Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High, who must spend Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of the class has religious instruction. Mrs. Baker doesn’t like Holling—he’s sure of it. Why else would she make him read the plays of William Shakespeare outside class? But everyone has bigger things to worry about, like Vietnam. His father wants Holling and his sister to be on their best behavior: the success of his business depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has so much to contend with? A bully demanding cream puffs; angry rats; and a baseball hero signing autographs the very same night Holling has to appear in a play in yellow tights! As fate sneaks up on him again and again, Holling finds Motivation—the Big M—in the most unexpected places and musters up the courage to embrace his destiny, in spite of himself.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gary D. Schmidt |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,847 |
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What genre is The Wednesday Wars?
The Wednesday Wars is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Wednesday Wars worth reading?
Based on 26.8K reader ratings, The Wednesday Wars has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Wednesday Wars?
The Wednesday Wars has 264 pages.
Who wrote The Wednesday Wars?
The Wednesday Wars was written by Gary D. Schmidt. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Wednesday Wars?
The ISBN-13 for The Wednesday Wars is 9780618724830.0.
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