54 pages 1 hour read

Gordon Korman

Born to Rock

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Born to Rock by Gordon Korman receives praise for its humor, engaging plot, and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the coming-of-age themes and the author's witty writing style. However, some find the story predictable and feel the secondary characters lack depth. Overall, it's lauded as an entertaining read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Born to Rock?

Born to Rock by Gordon Korman will captivate readers who enjoy humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age stories. Fans of novels like Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick and Son of the Mob by Korman himself will appreciate the blend of comedy, rebellion, and the journey of self-discovery wrapped in a rock 'n' roll setting.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-15years

Lexile Level

780L

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Fathers
Self Discovery
Genre
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Humor
Topics
Music