Book : Son Of The Mob - Korman, Gordon

-Titulo Original : Son Of The Mob

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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

A star-crossed, action-packed tale of romance from bestselling author Gordon KormanVince Luca is just like any other high school guy. His best friend, Alex, is trying to score vicariously through him; his brother is a giant pain; and his father keeps bugging him to get motivated. There is just one thing that really sets him apart from other kids -- his father happens to be the head of a powerful crime organization.Needless to say, Vinces familys connections can put a serious crimp in his dating life. How is he supposed to explain to a girl what his father does for a living? But when Vince finally meets a girl who seems to be worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Because father is an FBI agent -- the one who wants to put Vinces father away for good. Review [An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCKLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTED Kormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todays readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibility for ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters.--BooklistPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDA compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity. --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* [T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand.--Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* Theres lots to relish here.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEThis novel is signature Korman.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEAn ALSCA Notable Book, 2009A fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young AdultsAn ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant ReadersA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman .