Literature's Influence on Behavior

Letter from Robert Cormier to Maxine Goodsell 7 February 1998

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In this two-page letter, Cormier addresses a parent or grandparent who had written to him through his publisher with concerns about language, sex scenes, and rebellion in The Chocolate War. He addresses each of her concerns patiently and sympathizes with her protective impulse.

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Responding to Objectors
Literature's Influence on Behavior