Son of Interflux

"Son of Interflux" is a compelling and humorous novel about 16-year-old Simon Irving, who moves to a new town and enrolls in an arts high school, hoping to pursue painting instead of following his father into the corporate world. When his father's company, Interflux, plans to expand by demolishing the school's greenspace, Simon secretly mobilizes his entire school to fight back. This book explores themes of identity, environmentalism, corporate ethics, and the power of student activism. It's a great read for middle schoolers, despite the protagonist being high school age, as the themes of standing up for what's right and navigating family expectations are highly relatable.