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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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- Paperback 272 Pages
- Edition: 30th Annv
- ISBN-10: 0375829873
- ISBN-13: 9780375829871
- Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Pub date: Sep 14, 2004
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 13 cm x 2 cm Just how big is that?
- Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding and Others
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Not a bad book, but I struggled with a couple of believability issues, first with Jerry's motivation (and the intensity of it) to continue not selling the chocolates, and second with the existence, influence, and the administration acceptance of a student group like the Vigils.