“The Wednesday Wars” by Gary D. Schmidt is about a seventh grade boy, Holling Hooodhood, who is growing up during a tough time when many have family members overseas, The Vietnam War, and Holling is sharing with the reader the troubles of his daily life ranging from friendships, to annoying parents and teachers, and a sassy sister. The Wednesday Wars” starts with Holling describing Mrs. Baker, the teacher he is sure hates him. To make matters worse, Holling, a Prebyterian, finds out he must stay with Mrs. Baker every Wednesday after school because the rest of the school children either go to Hebrew or Catechism depending on whether they live in the north or south part of Holling’s neighborhood. Weeks pass by and Mrs. Baker still gives Holling
