About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is beginning to question authority or struggling to reconcile their own creative interests with high family expectations. It is a perfect fit for the child who feels like an outsider at home or school, using humor to explore how young people can claim their own space in a world designed by adults. Simon Graham is the son of a high-powered corporate executive, but his heart is in the arts. When his father's company, Interflux, threatens to destroy a piece of land important to his classmates, Simon leads a hilarious, underground resistance. Through the lens of a classic 1980s corporate satire, the story explores themes of integrity, the power of collective action, and the complex love between a father and son who see the world through very different eyes. It is an empowering, funny read for ages 10 to 14.
