The Wednesday Wars (Reprint) - by Gary D. Schmidt (Paperback)

This Newbery Honor-winning novel tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him during the school year 1968-68.

Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy, as his domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family, while Mrs.

Baker, his new teacher, seems to hate him.

Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on Shakespeare plays assigned to read on his own time and figure out enigmatic Mrs.

Baker.

As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs.

Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined.

When his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister and ability to stand up to his father when it matters most.

This deeply satisfying novel will leave readers in awe of Schmidt's storytelling abilities and the resilience of young people facing life's challenges.