The Wave
by Morton Rhue, Todd Strasser
The Wave by Morton Rhue, Todd Strasser holds a well received rating of 3.54 out of 5, based on 9.4K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 138 pages.
About The Wave
The Wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969.The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as Nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher Burt Ross introduces a "new" system to his students. And before long The Wave, with its rules of "strength through discipline, community, and action", sweeps from the classroom through the entire school. And as most of the students join the movement, Laurie Saunders and David Collins recognize the frightening momentum of The Wave and realize they must stop it before it's too late.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Morton Rhue, Todd Strasser |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 138 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.54 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,392 |
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What genre is The Wave?
The Wave is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Wave worth reading?
Based on 9.4K reader ratings, The Wave has an average score of 3.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Wave?
The Wave has 138 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Wave?
The Wave was written by Morton Rhue, Todd Strasser. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for The Wave?
The ISBN-13 for The Wave is 9780440993710.0.
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