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
© 2003-2026