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The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

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hopereads08's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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5.0

I loved the voice of the main character in this book. He made me laugh out loud! Another one of my favorites.

esthery_rn's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes

4.0

I love how the author did not shy away from tough topics while keeping them middle-school appropriate and injected humor and hope throughout the whole book. My boys and I will read more from this author.

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5.0

So many elements in this book!! The cover doesn't do it justice.

bensmucker93's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.75

joshkiba13's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I've listened to this audiobook so many times, and I think I just love it more every time. It's funny, it's sad, it's touching. I love the setting in New York during the Vietnam War and seeing those complicated issues through the lens of a kid's eyes. It's a mostly lighthearted story that will sucker punch you with emotions when you least expect it.

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