The Chocolate War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375829871)

One of the most controversial YA novels of all time, The Chocolate War is a modern masterpiece that speaks to fans of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders and John Knowles's A Separate Peace.

After suffering rejection from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut in 1974, and quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults. This chilling portrait of an all-boys prep school casts an unflinching eye on the pitfalls of conformity and corruption in our most elite cultural institutions.

"Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful."--The New York Times Book Review

"The characterizations of all the boys are superb."--School Library Journal, starred review

"Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year

Author: Robert Cormier
ISBN-10: 0375829873
ISBN-13: 9780375829871
Publisher: Ember
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2004
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5260 / Chocolate War


Review Citation(s):
Newsweek 10/06/2008 pg. 8