Publisher's Synopsis
Reissued now in hardcover with a new introduction by the author, Cormier's
chilling look at the insidious world of gang intimidation and the abuse of
power in a boys' boarding school is no less relevant today than it was in
1974.
"Vicious and violent mob cruelty in a boys' prep school is not a new theme but
Cormier makes it compellingly immediate...Mature young readers will respect the
uncompromising ending ..."-- "Kirkus," starred review
"Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well
timed, suspenseful."-- "The New York Times Book Review
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