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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Books by Blei: "Newbery Honor Award" - The Wednesday Wars

The Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. Schmidt
(2008 Newbery Honor Award )
Recommended by: Mackenna T.

Holling Hoohood just started seventh grade with Mrs. Baker, a teacher he knows hates him. Why else would she make him, and only him, read Shakespeare...as homework! 
It's 1967 and everyone has bigger problems to worry about, like the Vietnam War. As far as Holling's father is concerned, the family business is the most important thing. All the Hoodhoods must be on their best behavior at all times. The success of Hoodhood and Associates rides on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has Mrs. Baker to deal with? 
My favorite part in the book was when Holling did a Shakespeare play and had to play a fairy, which the costume had wings on the butt. 

This book was: Delightful and intriguing!

I would recommend this book to: People who like to read realistic stories!

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