Cover of Las Guerras de Los Miércoles / the Wednesday Wars

Las Guerras de Los Miércoles / the Wednesday Wars

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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

Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipHistoricalSocial JusticeLiterature

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety Historical Realistic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781644736807
Published
2023
Type
Fiction
Word Count
74,029

Genres

Juvenile Fiction