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Son of the Mob

by Gordon Korman, Max Casella

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Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages
272
ISBN
9780786807697
Seventeen-year-old Vince Luca wants nothing more than a normal life, a desire complicated by the fact that his father is a powerful New York mob boss. Vince strives to avoid his family's "vending machine business," but escaping the gravitational pull of organized crime proves difficult when even his teachers and football opponents are intimidated by his name. His quest for normalcy takes an unexpected turn when he falls for Kendra, a girl whose quick wit and charm immediately capture his attention.

However, Vince soon discovers Kendra is the daughter of the FBI agent who has been relentlessly trying to bring down his father for years. Navigating a secret romance while dodging family obligations and FBI surveillance, Vince finds himself caught between loyalty to his family and his own burgeoning desire for an honest future. This comedic story explores the challenges of identity, family ties, and star-crossed love in a world where normal is anything but.

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Originally published in 2002 English Listening Library

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