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Loading... Born to Rock (2006)by Gordon Korman
None. It may start off kind of slow, but when it gets to the point there are twists and turns in every chapter. It is an all-around jaw dropping book. I read this book because it had an interesting cover, and I like rock music. Very funny and charming. Loved the characters. Thoroughly enjoyable. There are parts that are bit underdeveloped/overly hyped and then happen as more of a blip than a major plot point. Review by: thefunkylama very very very good. funny and well writen.ta ta. Review by: jodie love love love this book read it 2 times listened to the whole book at least three times and i hope they are going to make a movie An entertaining read even with the predictable ending. I liked the characters and think the novel said alot about the old phrase "Don't judge a book by its cover" as it relates to King Maggot's personality. Born to Rock by Gordon Korman is about a teenager named Leo that has his future plans set in motion until he gets his full ride to Harvard taken away and his membership to the Future Republicans revoked. On top of this he finds out that his biological father is none other than the angriest man in the angriest band in America, Purge. He goes on their comeback tour hoping that he can get the money needed for his first year paid for but along the way he comes to several conclusions about his life, life in general, and a different outlook on the future. This book would mainly be used for pleasure reading early on to get children and young adolescents interested in reading in general. The plot is fast moving and interesting enough to draw young readers into the story, thereby getting them hooked on reading. The only issue that I have with the books is that it mentions drugs and sexual situations very lightly. An appropriate maturity level would be necessary when taking up this book. I will definitely have this book in my classroom library! I absolutely loved this book! I think that it’s the best (and most interesting!) book that I’ve read in a very long time! I love the fact that through all of the adventures that Leo experiences, Leo becomes a better person while getting to know his biological family. The book does have a twist at the ending that makes the book all the better for it! It was my absolute favorite part of the book! I’ve already gone back and reread the ending several times already! I sincerely recommend this book to everyone looking for an excellent read. no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0786809213, Paperback)Leo Caraway—high school senior, president of the Young Republicans club, 4.0 GPA, future Harvard student—had his entire future perfectly planned out. That was, until the X factor. As in Marion X. McMurphy, aka King Maggot, the lead singer of Purge, the most popular, most destructive band punk rock has ever seen. He's also Leo’s biological father.When Leo discovers that his real father is a punk rock legend, he is disgusted. Not only is Leo not a punk rock fan, but he believes the X factor (the Maggot blood that is running through his veins) is a dangerous time bomb just waiting to explode. And sure enough it does—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 hatches the crazy plan of going on tour with King Maggot for Purge’s 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 ever bargained for, and before the summer is out, he will finally discover the surprising truth about his dad, his friends, and most important, himself. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:51:52 -0500) High school senior Leo Caraway, a conservative Republican, learns that his biological father is a punk rock legend. |
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