商品簡介
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
From the Trade Paperback edition.
作者簡介
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.
Frank Muller?has narrated numerous audiobooks and has received many audio industry awards, including the award for best unabridged fiction audiobook of 1995 by?Publishers Weekly.?His television credits include appearances on?Law and Order, Harry and the Hendersons,?and?All My Children.?Frank can be heard on other unabridged productions of John Grisham’s novels including?The Runaway Jury, The Partner,?and?The Street Lawyer.
