In 1974, after suffering rejections from seven major publishers, this uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption made its debut and it quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults.

In 1974, after suffering rejections from seven major publishers, this uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption made its debut and it quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults.

One of the most controversial YA novels of all time, The Chocolate War** is a *modern masterpiece that speaks to fans of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders and John Knowles's A Separate Peace *.*After suffering rejection from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War * made its debut in 1974, and quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults. This chilling portrait of an all-boys prep school casts an unflinching eye on the pitfalls of conformity and corruption in our most elite cultural institutions. "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 review "Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review **An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

A* School Library Journal *Best Book of the Year

A* Kirkus Reviews *Editor's Choice

A* New York Times * Outstanding Book of the Year**