Son of the Mob
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2002 · Est. 5 hour read

Son of the Mob

Written by Gordon Korman

A mob boss's son falls for a girl whose father is trying to arrest his.

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240 pages· 51,828 words· Est. 5 hour read· 690L· AR 4.8 · 8 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Vince Luca is an ordinary high school guy with one big problem: his father heads a powerful crime organization, which makes dating almost impossible. When Vince finally meets a girl worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Her father is the FBI agent determined to put Vince's dad away for good. Can Vince keep the girl without betraying his family?

From the publisher

A star-crossed, action-packed tale of romance from bestselling author Gordon Korman Vince 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, Vince’s family’s 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 Vince’s father away for good.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Words
51,828
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
690L
AR book level
4.8
AR points
8
AR quiz
61177
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
AR interest level
UG
Publication
Published
June 20, 2017
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484798454

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