Beyond the Chocolate War book cover by Robert Cormier

Beyond the Chocolate War

Teen & Young Adult • Action & Adventure
Archie's control over the Virgils challenged Obie's unexpected rebellion unfolds A secret plan ignites at Trinity Dark secrets emerge among students Final confrontations reveal true allies

The school year is almost at an end, and the chocolate sale is past history. But no one at Trinity School can forget The Chocolate War.

Devious Archie Costello, commander of the secret school organizationcalled the Virgils, stall has some torturous assignments to hand out before he graduates. In spite of this pleasure, Archie is troubled by his right-hand man, Obie, who has started to move away from the Virgils. Luckily Archie knows his stooges will fix that. But won't Archie be shocked when he discovers the surprise Obie has waiting for him?

And there are surprises waiting for others. The time for revenge has come to those boys who secretly suffered the trials of Trinity. The fuse is set for the final explosion. Who will survive?

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Book details

Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Publication date
1986
Print length
288 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9780440905806

Action & Adventure

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About the author

Robert Cormier

Robert Cormier

Robert Edmund Cormier (January 17, 1925 – November 2, 2000) was an American writer and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal, and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win.
A favorite quote

“The only thing worse than being alone is being with someone who makes you feel alone.”

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