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The Chocolate War (Readers Circle)
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780375829871
Edition: 30 Anv
ISBN: 0375829873
Label: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: September 14, 2004
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: September 14, 2004
Studio: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Editorial Review:
Does Jerry Renault dare to disturb the universe? You wouldn't think that his refusal to sell chocolates during his school's fundraiser would create such a stir, but it does; it's as if the whole school comes apart at the seams. To some, Jerry is a hero, but to others, he becomes a scapegoat--a target for their pent-up hatred. And Jerry? He's just trying to stand up for what he believes, but perhaps there is no way for him to escape becoming a pawn in this game of control; students are pitted against other students, fighting for honor--or are they fighting for their lives? In 1974, author Robert Cormier dared to disturb our universe when this book was first published. And now, with a new introduction by the celebrated author, The Chocolate War stands ready to shock a new group of teen readers.
IN 1974, AFTER SUFFERING rejections from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut. An uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption, it quickly became a bestselling—and provocative—classic for young adults.“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“Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending.”—Kirkus Reviews, StarredAn ALA Best Books for Young AdultsA School Library Journal Best Books of the YearA Kirkus Reviews ChoiceA New York Times Outstanding Books of the Year
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Chocolate War
The book arrived in good time and was in good condition. I liked the book but the only reason I read it was to see why it is protested every school year by over sensitive parents. It is a book that even now can relate to pre-teen/teen boys.
Rating:  - principle before action
Supposedly, this is a young adult classic, but honestly, I'm not sure why. It's just not very good. Sure, it's controversial (the characters swear and think about masturbation a lot), but that's not a good enough reason for it to keep being assigned in schools.
Also, I think the thing that should make the book controversial is its portrayal of gross cruelty by students and certain teachers. Not that I'm worried that kids will suddenly become cruel just by reading this book (those who ... Read More
Rating: - Warning to Teens Welcome to America
Brilliant & disturbing warning of the horrors of American life.
Yes, horrors.
Should be read by all thoughtful teens.
Rating:  - Disappointed by poor writing
Another in the group of young adult books I bought for my wife to help her develop her reading skills before we get to the states and she has a go at attending college in America.
I had my doubts about this one when I picked it on Amazon, but it sounded kind of interesting in a "Dead Poet's Society" meets "1984" kind of way, and I gave it a shot. It was a disappointment.
For such a simple story, it seems that it would be easy enough for the author to execute one of the most basic tasks ... Read More
Rating: - I despised this book and I don't care for Robert Cormier
I would think that having some perspective on the world would help me to think more kindly on this book, but it doesn't. I read this book when I was in junior high school, a time when I should have been able to better relate to it. But I couldn't. The characters were flawed, yes, and that's fine, but I couldn't grasp anything redeemable about them either. Cormier's depiction of male teenage masturbation is something he seems a little too fond of, and is referenced several times throughout. Sure ... Read More
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