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The Wednesday Wars: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback Print, May 18, 2009
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What Stands Out
Award-Winning Story
This Newbery Honor book provides a captivating narrative that engages young readers, making it a recognized favorite among educators and parents, ensuring literary excellence and enriching children's reading experiences.
Relatable Characters
Featuring complex, relatable characters, this novel addresses real-life challenges faced by adolescents, fostering empathy and connection, encouraging readers to reflect on their own growth and experiences during formative years.
Engaging Historical Context
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, it provides historical insight woven into an engaging coming-of-age story, enhancing educational value and sparking discussions about social issues and personal development.
Product Details
- Newbery Honor Award-winning novel by Gary D. Schmidt
- Compelling story of a teenage boy facing challenges
- Seventh grader Holling struggles with a difficult teacher
- Explores themes of family, loyalty, and standing up for oneself
- Set in suburban Long Island during the late '60s
- Quietly powerful coming-of-age novel
| Item Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 grams) |
Who Should Buy?
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Students in Grades 5-8
Perfect for middle school students exploring themes of friendship, identity, and coming-of-age experiences.
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Educators and Librarians
A great resource for teaching literature, character development, and historical context in the classroom.
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Parents and Guardians
Encourages meaningful discussions about adolescence, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up.
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Younger Readers
Children below grade level may find the themes and language challenging and difficult to understand.
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Adult Readers
Adults seeking complex narratives may find the writing style too simplistic for their interests.
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Non-fiction Enthusiasts
Readers focused on non-fiction may not engage well with this fictional coming-of-age story set in the 1960s.
Product Description
The Wednesday Wars: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback Print, May 18, 2009
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Answer: Suburban Long Island during the late '60s
1900s Editorial Review
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt is a Newbery Honor Award-winning novel that captures the life and times of a teenage boy in the 1960s, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam war, the Civil Rights movement and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. The book interweaves several Shakespeare plays with historical and cultural references, providing a great opportunity for readers to learn more about the era. The coming-of-age story is a delight to read, and the characters are relatable and easy to connect with.
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Pros
- Great historical and cultural references to the 1960s
- Intertwining of several Shakespeare plays with the story is excellently done
- A relatable coming-of-age story with engaging characters
Cons
- May be difficult for young readers to understand without an adult's guidance
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Features & Benefits
- Newbery Honor–winning novel
- Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy
- Strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him
- Quietly powerful coming-of-age novel
- Set in suburban Long Island during the late '60s
- Teaches loyalty, respect and standing up to what matters most