Provides background on author Robert Cormier and the influences that shaped his life, features eleven articles that explore peer pressure as portrayed in his novel "The Chocolate War," and examines contemporary perspectives on peer pressure.
Read a diverse collection of personal narratives explaining what it is like to deal with specific social issues. Provides information to broaden and balance readers exposure to current issues.
Illustrations and text demonstrate how the way teenagers have been portrayed in books, comics, movies, television, and advertising has changed over the years.
