“Do I dare disturb the universe? Yes, I do, I do. I think. Jerry suddenly understood the poster--the solitary man on the beach standing upright and alone and unafraid, poised at the moment of making himself heard and known in the world, the universe.”
In this novel, a young student named Jerry Renault faces a moral dilemma as he resists the pressure to participate in a school-wide chocolate sale. The story delves into the complexities of high school life, the influence of peer pressure, and the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs. more
Robert Cormier was an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often dealt with social issues such as juvenile delinquency, family breakdown, and school violence. Cormier's writing was praised for its authenticity and profound insight. more
“Why did the wise guys always accuse other people of being wise guys?”
“For my love, I will wade through an ocean of blood, even if it destroys me”
“No book can be appreciated until it has been slept with and dreamed over.”
“You cannot always have happiness, but you can always give happiness.”
“Who can ever say the perfect thing to the poet about his poetry?”
“It seemed like all the way to tomorrow and over it to the days beyond.”