A Week in the Woods
Readers rate it 4.0 (11 on Hardcover)
212 pages · Released Apr 1, 2004 · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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A Week in the Woods is a well-regarded survival adventure that explores conflict resolution and personal growth. The story involves genuine danger when Mark and Mr. Maxwell become lost in the woods, creating suspense and some scary moments, but the focus is on problem-solving and character development rather than graphic content. Themes of pride, humility, and the importance of listening to others are woven throughout the narrative.
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Collision course The fifth-grade Week in the Woods is a beloved tradition of Hardy Elementary, where Mark Chelmsley (the Fourth) is pretty much killing time before his parents send him off to an exclusive prep school. But then Mark realizes the Week might be a chance to prove to Mr. Maxwell that he's not just another o... Collision course The fifth-grade Week in the Woods is a beloved tradition of Hardy Elementary, where Mark Chelmsley (the Fourth) is pretty much killing time before his parents send him off to an exclusive prep school. But then Mark realizes the Week might be a chance to prove to Mr. Maxwell that he's not just another of the slacker rich kids the teacher can't stand. But it may be too late for Mark to change Mr. Maxwell's opinion of him. On the first day of the Week, the tension between teacher and student explodes, and in a reckless moment, Mark puts not only himself, but also Mr. Maxwell, in grave danger. Can two such strong adversaries work together to save their lives?
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Camping
- Adventure
- Young Adult
- Fiction
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ISBN 9780689858024 · Atheneum Books for Young Readers