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The Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. Schmidt
Holling Hoodhood's starting 7th grade and while his Jewish classmates go to Hebrew School and his Catholic classmates go to Catechism once a week, Holling is alone with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, every Wednesday. Holling must navigate 7th grade, his weekly sessions with Mrs. Baker, a dysfunctional family life, bullies, and the political turmoil caused by the Vietnam War. Throughout the year he has many opportunities to grow and learn, and by the end, he has good friends, a sweet relationship with his teacher, a familial love for his sister, and a strong idea of who he wants to be.
Holling is such an endearing character-he has flaws, but he is so likable and earnest. The story pacing was perfect: ranging from tender to heart-wrenching to hilarious. And Mrs. Baker (along with Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Sidman) is an absolute hero. The historical events were incredibly depicted (as were the emotional responses), and I felt like I was really there. I did think it was a little bit of a slow start, but that's my only critique.
Holling is such an endearing character-he has flaws, but he is so likable and earnest. The story pacing was perfect: ranging from tender to heart-wrenching to hilarious. And Mrs. Baker (along with Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Sidman) is an absolute hero. The historical events were incredibly depicted (as were the emotional responses), and I felt like I was really there. I did think it was a little bit of a slow start, but that's my only critique.