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The Chocolate War (Chocolate War, #1)

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by Robert Cormier

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I read this Sophomore year of high school. I remember it only because I remember thinking how stupid it was we had to read a book about selling chocolate. That's really all i remember about it honestly, my initial bias caused me to not retain much of what i was reading most of the time. With that beind sad, is it suggested that i read it again as an adult, or is it as stupid as i thought it to be ten years ago?
Daysha I do not think it is worth your time. The book's first half is just the same thing over and over again. The teachers asks Jerry if he wants to sell ch…moreI do not think it is worth your time. The book's first half is just the same thing over and over again. The teachers asks Jerry if he wants to sell chocolates he says no.(less)
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Out of 10, how highly would you recommend this book for a middle school, discussion based book club?
Spencer Miller 3/10 It can spark some interesting discussion, but in my opinion, there are much better books for young readers to spend their time with. This book de…more3/10 It can spark some interesting discussion, but in my opinion, there are much better books for young readers to spend their time with. This book deals with themes such as corruption, violence, and hopelessness. Though interesting topics in and of themselves, probably not the most vital or interesting topics to a classroom of middle schoolers. I would consider something less depressing that your students might actually get excited about reading. (less)
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