Okay for Now by Gary D. SchmidtMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although not really a sequel to Wednesday Wars, one of the characters from Wednesday Wars is the main character in Okay for Now, Doug Swietek. Doug moves to Marysville, New York, when his father loses his job. They move into a home that Doug calls "The Dump" and Doug decides that Marysville is the most boring place in the world. Things change, however, when he meets Lil Spicer and the librarian, Mr. Powell. Both give him a sense of belonging in this new neighborhood. Mr. Powell sees potential in Doug as an artist and helps to teach him, and Lil's friendship helps to balance out the abuse Doug takes from his father. The story is an engaging read with a nice blend of humor and pathos that make it a perfect middle school book.
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