The
main character, Jerry, goes to Catholic school where there is a secret body of
students who perform mean pranks. When the headmaster of the school is ill, the
vice principal is called up, and he forms an alliance with the secret group.
Jerry is told to sell chocolates, but he refuses. Initially, others join him,
but then he is beaten up and made an outcast by the entire school. Everyone has
turned against him.
The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier, is definitely going to be one of my favorite books. The plot was very well
done and I wanted to follow Jerry for the whole story, and see what becomes of
him. The ending was very satisfying, although sad. The high school is very bleak
and ruled by a corrupt body of students, which is a very interesting setting.
The progression of the story was great, as at first, Jerry was made a hero and
followed by the whole school, but then towards the end, he is now a villain, who
is violently beaten and bullied for his actions.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 8
Grandview Library
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