About Robert Cormier:
Robert Edmund Cormier was an American author, columnist and reporter, known for his deeply pessimistic, downbeat literature. His most popular works include I Am the Cheese, After the First Death, We All Fall Down and The Chocolate War, all of which have won awards. The Chocolate War was challenged in multiple libraries. His books often are concerned with themes such as abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win.
He closed the locker quickly so no one would see the damage. For some reason, he felt ashamed.
Robert CormierDon't miss the bus, boy. You're missing a lot of things in the world, better not miss that bus.
Robert CormierI have always had a sense that we are all pretty much alone in life, particularly in adolescence.
Robert CormierYou seldom get a censorship attempt from a 14-year-old boy. It's the adults who get upset.
Robert CormierI simply write with an intelligent reader in mind. I don't think about how old they are.
Robert CormierI had my bully, and it was excruciating. Not only the bully, but the intimidation I felt.
Robert Cormier