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Son of the mob

by Gordon Korman

Scholastic 2017

★★★★☆

Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade

Reading level 5.2 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+

5th grade English
265
Pages
9
AR Points
6.8h
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Realistic Fiction

Themes

  • family loyalty
  • first love
  • identity and independence
  • honesty vs. loyalty
  • secrets and trust
  • right vs. wrong
  • coming of age
  • crime and consequences

About this book

Vince Luca is a regular high school guy with a very irregular problem: his dad is a powerful mob boss. When Vince starts falling for a girl whose father happens to be an FBI agent, keeping his family life a secret gets complicated fast. Packed with humor, romance, and near-misses, this fast-paced story explores how far someone will go to do the right thing. Great for teens who like witty, contemporary reads with heart and high stakes.

Setting: contemporary suburban New York and high school life within a mob family

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Son of the mob right for my child?

It depends — here's what to consider for Son of the mob. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include family loyalty, first love, identity and independence.

How long does it take to read Son of the mob?

At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Son of the mob takes around 6.8h to finish. The book has 67,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Son of the mob have an AR quiz?

Yes — Son of the mob has an AR quiz available, worth 9 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.

What grade level is Son of the mob?

Son of the mob has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.