The Wednesday Wars

It’s 1968 in Long Island, NY, and Holling Hoodhood is the only Presbyterian in his class. Because he's not going to Hebrew School or Catholic classes on Wednesday afternoons, Holling has to hang out with Mrs. Baker. Holling goes from cleaning the classroom to learning Shakespeare, all while managing the chaos of 7th grade, including getting chalk on the cream puffs and getting bullied by Doug Swieteck's brother. All of this takes place against the backdrop of the political turmoil of the late 60's, including the Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. By the end of the book, Holling’s relationship with Mrs. Baker has developed into a beautiful friendship and they support each other through some of their most challenging moments. Readers will laugh and cheer for Holling as they read this beautifully written Newbery Honor Award book.