I read this book in 12th grade, cant remember the title..........?

Question

It was about a group of kids at school who get a new teacher. And the theme is really "Orwellian" , It was a very anti-socialism book. Anyways i guess the country got taken over and the socialists take over the school system and basically start brain washing these children. They make them take down the flag, stop saying the pledge of allegiance and so on. Has anyone read this book? I remember there was one kid that just wouldnt let go and kept questioning everything because his dad was some big general and he was the only child that was asking questions, and questioning what these people were doing. Please people I loved this book and I want to add it to my collection.

Answer 1

Is it "The Wave" by Todd Strasser? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0440993717/24680e-20

Answer 2

You know, I swear I've read that same book but am at a loss too. Or maybe it reminds me so much of Orson Scott Cards "Ender's Game" that I am confused. The plot really does resemble that novel, only it takes place in the future between a space station and a socially imploding "earth."