The Wednesday Wars

It has been far too long that a story made me laugh out loud the way this one has. On the surface it's about a boy staying in school and reading Shakespeare with his teacher. But there's so much more. The quest for cream puffs. Betrayal, friendship, yellow tights, the Vietnam War, sexism, and being a Presbyterian. It's fantastic. You will not regret the time you spend on this story. Joel Johnstone does a very good job.

What a wonderful book. I listened to the audio version and the reader was outstanding- perfect for the part. On the surface, it's about the developing relationship between a 7th grade boy and his teacher. Yet it covers so many topics- life as a teenager, the Vietnam War, family relationships, friendships, history, live in the 1960s. The characters are so believable. This book made me smile many times, and even laugh out loud and cry a time or two. Although this is a young adult book, I highly recommended for adults as well. You will root for the characters, mourn at their losses, and cheer for their victories.