I read the first few chapters, L read the rest on her own. I do like this series/character!

See also: the Questioneers, Twig & Turtle

This chapter book tells the story of Wednesday Wilson, who has a little brother and two mothers. Children in similar situation appreciated this representation of a family. Wednesday Wilson wants to be an entrepreneur, which interests a lot of our students too. I have been reading a chapter a week to a grade two and a grade three class. They have been listening intently and enjoying the pictures. Everyday events like eating breakfast that is not liked, teasing a sibling, angering a parent, helping a sibling who is worrying about presenting a project about a non-typical family, anticipating a seat change, trying to do business with younger students in an ethical way, relating to a grandparent of a different culture, etc. make up the chapters. The author, who has a mixed race family, based the characters on her own children. Wednesday Wilson has long hair and wears a tie. Until I read the author’s note, I thought he was a he, but he is actually a she.

Reviewed by Katharina (Tina) Hausen
Edited by Thien Sa Hoang