The First Rule of Punk

by Celia C. Pérez

Description

In a world where conformity is the default and rebellion is treated like a threat, a young protagonist is pulled into the messy, exhilarating orbit of punk—where music is only the beginning and every choice has consequences. As rival scenes, shifting loyalties, and personal stakes collide, the story follows their fight to define who they are when the “rules” of belonging keep changing. With sharp wit and emotionally grounded momentum, the book explores themes of identity, community, resistance, and the cost of authenticity. Blending coming-of-age energy with a punk ethos—raw, urgent, and unapologetically human—this novel captures the power of subcultures to both liberate and challenge the people who need them most.

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paperback

Viking Books for Young Readers

Published Aug 22, 2017

336 pages

ISBN: 9780425290408

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First Published

2017

Language

eng

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