The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez

The First Rule of Punk

Celia C. Pérez with Trini Alvarado (Narrator)

5 hours, 21 minutes first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction middle grade music emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
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The ideal reader is someone who wants a fast-moving, funny yet heartfelt story about forging identity at the intersection of cultures, creativity, and adolescence.

Description

A 2018 Pura Belpr Author Honor Book The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one's watching.There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school--yo...

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Community Reviews

4.19
based on 1,755 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 73%

funny: 66%

inspiring: 64%

hopeful: 55%

emotional: 32%

reflective: 25%

adventurous: 21%

informative: 10%

relaxing: 2%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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