The Chocolate War - Robert Cormier

In 1974, after suffering rejections from seven major publishers, this uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption made its debut and it quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults. \nOne 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. \n 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. \n \n Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful.--The New York Times Book Review \n \n The characterizations of all the boys are superb.--School Library Journal, starred review \n \n Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review \n \n An ALA Best Book for Young Adults \n A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year \n A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice \n A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year\n