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The Chocolate War

by Robert Cormier

5th grade
208
Pages
8
Points
Quiz
5.3h
Read time

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About this book

The bestselling controversial novel about corruption and misuse of power in an American boys' school.The headmaster of Trinity College asks Archie Costello, the leader of the Vigils, a secret society that rules the school, to help with the selling of 20,000 boxes of chocolates in the annual fund-raising effort. Archie sees the chance of adding to his power - he is the Assigner, handing out to the boys tasks to be performed if they are to survive in the school. Freshman, Jerry Renault, a newcomer to the corrupt regime, refuses to sell chocolates. Enormous mental and physical pressure is put on him but he will not give in - the result is an inevitable, explosive tragedy.

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Book Details

Published
2001
Publisher
Puffin Bks
Pages
208
Word Count
Language
en
ISBN
9780141312514

AR Reading Details

AR Level
5.4 (5th grade)
Quiz Points
8 pts
AR Quiz
Available

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What AR level is The Chocolate War?

The Chocolate War has an AR level of 5.4, which corresponds to a 5th grade reading level.

How many AR points is The Chocolate War worth?

The Chocolate War is worth 8 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.

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The Chocolate War is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 5.4 typically corresponds to 5th grade.

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