Las Guerras de Los Miércoles / the Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. Schmidt
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Holling Hoodhood faces a challenging seventh grade filled with unexpected lessons from his strict teacher, Mrs. Baker, and the pressures of his family's high expectations. As the Vietnam War rages outside, Holling learns to appreciate Shakespeare and discovers his own strength in standing up for his family and himself. This heartfelt tale captures the ups and downs of growing up during turbulent times.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 9781644736807
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 74,029