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Breakout

Kevin Emerson

Anthony Castillo writes lyrics for his rock band, and the song becomes widely shared online. At school, that response gives him the reputation of a rebel, though he does not want to be a hero. As he prepares for a school performance, he is instructed to censor the lyrics and must decide how to respond. Seeking a new life, he compares his situation to the lowest level of the video game Liberation Force 4.5. Mr. Darren leads the rock band program.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Music · School · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Random House Listening Library
Published
February 24, 2015
ISBN-13
9780553556148
Language
English
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