The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier
Pantheon Books
Pantheon Books
Also by the Author:
Beyond the Chocolate War
I Am the Cheese
Summary: Does Jerry Renault dare to disturb the universe? You wouldn't think that his refusal to sell chocolates during his school's fundraiser would create such a stir, but it does; it's as if the whole school comes apart at the seams. To some, Jerry is a hero, but to others, he becomes a scapegoat--a target for their pent-up hatred. And Jerry? He's just trying to stand up for what he believes, but perhaps there is no way for him to escape becoming a pawn in this game of control; students are pitted against other students, fighting for honor--or are they fighting for their lives? This novel does not end happily ever after, it ends with reality, that those who are in power can abuse it, and remain untouched.
See a video book trailer here.
Personal Review: I liked this book, and even the fact that the good guy got beat up in the end. It is an interesting tale of abuse of power, and what happens when you stand up to those in power.
Cautionary Note: There is language, teenage boys fantasies and references to masturbation.
Beyond the Chocolate War
I Am the Cheese
Summary: Does Jerry Renault dare to disturb the universe? You wouldn't think that his refusal to sell chocolates during his school's fundraiser would create such a stir, but it does; it's as if the whole school comes apart at the seams. To some, Jerry is a hero, but to others, he becomes a scapegoat--a target for their pent-up hatred. And Jerry? He's just trying to stand up for what he believes, but perhaps there is no way for him to escape becoming a pawn in this game of control; students are pitted against other students, fighting for honor--or are they fighting for their lives? This novel does not end happily ever after, it ends with reality, that those who are in power can abuse it, and remain untouched.
See a video book trailer here.
Personal Review: I liked this book, and even the fact that the good guy got beat up in the end. It is an interesting tale of abuse of power, and what happens when you stand up to those in power.
Cautionary Note: There is language, teenage boys fantasies and references to masturbation.
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