IN 1974, AFTER SUFFERING rejections from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut. An uncompromising portrait of conformity
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 AdultsA School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A Kirkus Reviews ChoiceA New York Times Outstanding Books of the Year - from Amzon