Families who loved Son of Interflux by Gordon Korman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
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.