The Chocolate War (Readers Circle)
by Robert Cormier
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Author: Robert CormierEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-14
ISBN: 0375829873
Number of pages: 272
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of The Chocolate War (Readers Circle)
Book Review: excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. I've read it several times and always enjoy it. Yes, it is dark, but I think it's real. I love Cormier. I enjoyed his comments about the book that are on the book on tape version that I own as well. This book was not written for a young adult audience. Cormier says he had no intention to write for young adults, but the genre sort of adopted him. He was just writing. Obviously, this is not for juvenile readers.
I love how Cormier doesn't try to sunshine up the content. As an English teacher myself, I have encountered a lot of dark writing on behalf of my students and a lot of unfortunate, dark aspects to the lives of students themselves. There's a lot of darkness out there. There's a ton of meanness in school. Sadly, but truly, that's the way it is. Yes, it's good to give hope, but we can't completely ignore the meanness. For the meanness of young people is a reflection of all of humanity and it's everywhere. Sometimes, it's important and refreshing even to be real.
Summary of The Chocolate War (Readers Circle)
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
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.
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