It is the academic year of 1967-68 in Long Island, New York. Holling is a teenage boy who must spend his Wednesdays with a teacher who hates him – he’s sure of it – while the other students engage in religious instruction. This Newberry Award-winning novel follows a protagonist whose antics many young readers can relate to, and is written in a witty style that will keep them turning the pages.
Grade Level: 4-5
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Chapter Book
Content:
US History