A Week in the Woods is a children's book written by Andrew Clements.

However, he gradually starts to become friends with other students in his class and develops a genuine interest in attending the "Week in the Woods", despite rudely rejecting Mr. Maxwell's initial offer.

Mr. Maxwell reluctantly allows him to attend and Mark enjoys spending time in the woods with his new friends.

Mark decides to take the blame, believing that Mr. Maxwell is looking for an excuse to send him away.

The book was critically acclaimed, and nominated for a number of awards, including California Young Reader Medal, Golden Sower Masterlist (NE), Kentucky Bluegrass Award, and the Land of Enchantment Children's Master List (NM).