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The Chocolate War

byRobert Cormier

Who is this book for? Readers interested in young adult fiction that tackles serious social issues and moral dilemmas.

Topics PowerFriendshipBetrayal
MoodSuspenseful, Dark
ViolenceModerate
The bestselling controversial novel about corruption and misuse of power in an American boys' school.The headmaster of Trinity College asks Archie Costello, the leader of the Vigils, a secret society that rules the school, to help with the selling of 20,000 boxes of chocolates in the annual fund-raising effort. Archie sees the chance of adding to his power - he is the Assigner, handing out to the boys tasks to be performed if they are to survive in the school. Freshman, Jerry Renault, a newcomer to the corrupt regime, refuses to sell chocolates. Enormous mental and physical pressure is put on him but he will not give in - the result is an inevitable, explosive tragedy.

Language

en

Published on

30/08/2001

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780141312514

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