The Chocolate War: 1 - Brossura

Cormier, Robert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0375829873 ISBN 13: 9780375829871

Casa editrice: Random House Children's Books, 2004

Riassunto

Jerry Renault, a high-school freshman who refuses to participate in the Trinity School annual fund-raising chocolate sale, is forced to defend his convictions. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"The Chocolate War is masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful; complex ideas develop and unfold with clarity."-The New York Times Book Review

"The characterizations of all the boys are superb...  This novel [is] unique in its uncompromising portrait of human cruelty and conformity."-School Library Journal, starred review

"The novel is cleverly written with a good sense of the realistic and a good ear for dialouge, qualities which will attract any reader."-Bestsellers

"Robert Cormier has written a brilliant novel."-Children's Book Revie Service

L'autore:

Robert Cormier (1925-2000) changed the face of young adult literature over the course of his illustrious career. His many books include The Chocolate War, I Am the Cheese, Fade, Tenderness, After the First Death, Heroes, Frenchtown Summer, and The Rag and Bone Shop. In 1991 he received the Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring his lifetime contribution to writing for teens.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Random House Children's Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0375829873
• ISBN 13: 9780375829871
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272