The Wednesay Wars

The Wednesday Wars was written by Gary D. Schmidt
This book was written in 2007. The Sandpiper books company published this book. Well, now onto the less boring parts. The Wednesday Wars is a delightful book. The summary of the book is very humorous:

Holling Hoodhood is the main character in this funny little story. He has just entered into 7th grade. He and his family are Protestants; however, everyone that he goes to school with is either Jewish or Catholic. On Wednesdays everyone, except for himself, goes to Hebrew or Catechism school. This leaves him alone with Mrs. Baker. Duh, duh, duuuuhhhh! In the beginning of the book, Holling is convinced that Mrs. Baker is out to get him. There are many funny moments in the book, and what he doesn't realize is that throughout the school year he doesn't seem to realize the influence Mrs. Baker really has on him.

This truly is a coming of age story. "'Mrs. Baker hates my guts,'" (6). I think the funniest part of the beginning, is when he continuously mentions to reader that Mrs. Baker hates him. However, as the story goes on he starts to see that Mrs. Baker is not as bad as she seems. This story also takes place during the Vietnam War, so there are certain incidents during the book that are addressed. Gary Schmidt approaches this topic not in great detail, but enough to educate the reader about the time period. I absolutely loved Holling and his funny and entertaining personality. I loved the fact that Shakespeare was introduced throughout the book. I think that my favorite event in the book was when Holling asked Meryl Lee out for Valentine's Day. "I turned around to look behind me, because someone else must have said what just popped out of my mouth," (136). He had just surprised himself and asked her out; however, I think it was even funnier when it happened again. Puppy love, war, funny moments, coming of age. It's all in this book. It's wonderful!

Caution: YOU MAY JUST END UP LAUGHING THE ENTIRE TIME, AND IF YOU'RE NOT YOU SHOULD BE.

NOTE: THERE IS A LINK TO GARY D. SCHMIDT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. UNTIL NEXT TIME. KEEP READING!!!!!!!!!!