IN 1974, AFTER SUFFERING rejections from seven major publishers, <i>The Chocolate War</i> made its debut. An uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption, it quickly became a bestselling—and provocative—classic for young adults.<br><br>“Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful.”—<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br><br>“The characterizations of all the boys are superb.”—<i>School Library Journal</i>, Starred<br><br>“Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending.”—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, Starred<br><br><b><i>An</i> <i>ALA Best Books for Young Adults</i><br><br><i>A</i> School Library Journal <i>Best Books of the Year</i><br><br><i>A </i>Kirkus Reviews <i>Choice</i><br><br><i>A</i> New York Times <i>Outstanding Books of the Year</i></b>