The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
On Wednesdays, Holling is forced to read SHakespeare because he does not attend religious classes with the rest of his class. He thinks he hates Shakespeare but one thing he really dislikes is Mrs. Baker. She is the one who gives him the evil eye and make shim read Shakespeare. Halfway through his reading of Shakespeare Holling finds that things are not always what he thinks they are, not Mrs. Baker, not the war in Vietnam, not the fears and frustrations of middle school life, not the members and stability of his family, not even his hero-worshiped Yankees, or atomic bomb drills.
This book is an excellent read especially for young adults who seem to be lost in their own little world. Never do young kids think that by reading they will discover a whole meaning to life. Holling did even if he didn't enjoy reading Shakespeare at first. I can relate to this book is many ways. I do Shakespeare with my students every year and every year without fail I see thier faces mad and disappointed because it's time for Shakespeare. However, at the end all the students can relate to the theme of the play and leave my class with a positive outlook in life. I especially liked the cover art of Shakespeare and Holling.
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