The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

The Wednesday Wars

Gary D. Schmidt

264 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

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Description

A 2008 Newbery Honor Book In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy's mishaps and adventures over the course of the 19...

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Moods

funny 91%
hopeful 57%
emotional 52%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 42%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 14%
sad 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 19%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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