A review by jencarp8
Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I love Gary Schmidt and I use all three of his Wednesday Wars “series” in my classroom. They are huge hits with the students too. When I first read this book a couple years ago, I cried two pages in and many more times throughout. When my students read the book this year, they cried. Few authors can connect you so deeply to fictional characters that you are moved to tears when tragedy strikes. Schmidt is not afraid to cover the tough topics in a way that is humorous and beautiful. This is a book that will stick with me and my students.