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Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: Dec 1969
Genre: Children & Young Adults Fiction - School & Education
Retail Price: $10.99
Ages: 12 - 17 Pages: 253
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, Starred
An ALA Best Books for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Choice
A New York Times Outstanding Books of the Year