Book : Born To Rock - Korman, Gordon

-Titulo Original : Born To Rock

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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

A Punk Rock Road Trip for the ages from New York Times bestselling author Gordon KormanLeo Caraway, president of the Young Republicans club, future Harvard student, has his life all mapped out. That is, until he discovers his biological father is the notorious King Maggot, the lead singer of Purge, the most popular and destructive punk rock band in history.Not only is Leo not a punk rock fan, but he believes the Maggot blood in his veins is a dangerous time bomb just waiting to explode. And sure enough it does-when Leo stubbornly defends the unlikeliest of people, thereby getting himself falsely accused of cheating on a test.Because of the blemish on his record, the once-star pupil finds his scholarship to Harvard taken away. So he accepts a job as a roadie with Purges summer revival tour, all the while secretly hoping to convince Maggot to pay for his tuition. But life on the road is even crazier than Leo bargained for, and before the summer is out, he will finally discover the surprising truth about his dad, his friends, and most important, himself. Review PRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDKormans 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.--Booklist* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDA compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity.--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB[An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBA fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearPRAISE 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, 2009* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum.--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus Reviews 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 .