“I handed the test in five minutes before the end of the day. Mrs. Baker took it calmly, then reached into her bottom drawer for an enormous red pen with a wide felt tip. "Stand here and we'll see how you've done," she said, which is sort of like a dentist handing you a mirror and saying, "Sit here and watch while I drill a hole in your tooth.”
In 'The Wednesday Wars,' a young boy navigates the challenges of adolescence while attending a Catholic school in the 1960s. The story delves into the boy's relationships with his teachers, his family, and the broader social and political context of the era, offering a poignant look at the complexities of growing up. more
Gary D. Schmidt is an American author renowned for his young adult novels. Born in 1957, he has made a significant impact on the genre with his poignant and thought-provoking works. His writing frequently delves into themes of family, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence. more
“Most Christians salute the sovereignty of God but believe in the sovereignty of man.”
“I think a good book is a good book forever. I don't think they get less good because times change.”
“But the might-have-been is but boggy ground to build upon.”
“Nothing could be more irrational than the idea that something comes from nothing.”