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