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In this Newbery Honor–winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him.
Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn’t happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him to read on his own time, and to figure out the enigmatic Mrs. Baker. At home, Holling’s domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family.
As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs. Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined. And when his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister, and his ability to stand up to his father when it matters most.
Each month in Holling’s tumultuous seventh-grade year is a chapter in this quietly powerful coming-of-age novel set in suburban Long Island during the late ’60s.
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ASIN : 054723760X
Publisher : Clarion Books; Reprint edition (May 18, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780545178136
ISBN-13 : 978-0547237602
Reading age : 10 – 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 990L
Grade level : 5 – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.73 x 7.63 inches
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Customers find the book delightful and well-crafted. They appreciate the timeless themes and episodic nature of the story. The book is suitable for young and old readers. Readers find the humor funny and entertaining, making them laugh out loud one moment and then fill their eyes with tears the next. They appreciate the well-developed characters with distinct personalities. The Shakespeare references are appreciated and helpful for young readers preparing for Shakespeare. The author’s voice is also praised.
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