The Chocolate War (Readers Circle) by Robert Cormier Paperback Book

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Author: Robert Cormier

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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

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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

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