A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements is a middle-grade realistic survival novel that follows fifth-grader Mark Chelmsley as he navigates a new life in Whitson, New Hampshire. Initially spoiled and disengaged, Mark learns resilience, independence, and courage while exploring the wilderness and preparing for a week-long school camping trip led by his strict, class-conscious science teacher, Mr. Maxwell. Through challenges in the New Hampshire woods, both Mark and Mr. Maxwell confront their biases, form mutual respect, and discover personal growth. Award-winning and compelling, the novel highlights friendship, self-discovery, and the transformative power of nature.
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