About the book
Sixteen-year-old Austin is always messing up and then joking his way out of tough spots. The sudden appearance of his allegedly dead father, who happens to be the very-much-alive rock star Shane Tyler, stops him cold. Austin—a talented musician himself—is sucked into his newfound father’s alluring music-biz orbit, pulling his true love, Josephine, along with him. None of Austin’s previous bad decisions, resulting in broken instruments, broken hearts, and broken dreams, can top this one. Witty, audacious, and taking adolescence to the max, Austin is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood in this hilarious, heart-wrenching YA novel.
Austin has always made bad decisions. What happens when the biggest one he makes is trusting the rock star father he never knew?
- Family Secrets: Austin’s dad wasn’t dead in a car wreck. He’s Shane Tyler, a rock legend with a complicated past and an even more complicated future for his newfound son.
- YA Coming of Age: A funny, angsty, and emotional story about a screw-up hero who is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood and responsibility.
- First Love Romance: He’s falling hard for Josephine, but bringing her into his father’s chaotic world might be the worst decision he’s ever made.
- Witty Banter: A sharp, self-deprecating teen voice full of sarcastic humor that balances the heart-wrenching emotional stakes.
Editions of Bad Decisions Playlist
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781328742087
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544098855
Read an Excerpt
Sixteen-year-old Austin is always messing up and then joking his way out of tough spots. The sudden appearance of his allegedly dead father, who happens to be the very-much-alive rock star Shane Tyler, stops him cold. Austin—a talented musician himself—is sucked into his newfound father’s alluring music-biz orbit, pulling his true love, Josephine, along with him. None of Austin’s previous bad decisions, resulting in broken instruments, broken hearts, and broken dreams, can top this one. Witty, audacious, and taking adolescence to the max, Austin is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood in this hilarious, heart-wrenching YA novel.
Austin has always made bad decisions. What happens when the biggest one he makes is trusting the rock star father he never knew?
- Family Secrets: Austin’s dad wasn’t dead in a car wreck. He’s Shane Tyler, a rock legend with a complicated past and an even more complicated future for his newfound son.
- YA Coming of Age: A funny, angsty, and emotional story about a screw-up hero who is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood and responsibility.
- First Love Romance: He’s falling hard for Josephine, but bringing her into his father’s chaotic world might be the worst decision he’s ever made.
- Witty Banter: A sharp, self-deprecating teen voice full of sarcastic humor that balances the heart-wrenching emotional stakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bad Decisions Playlist about?
Sixteen-year-old Austin is always messing up and then joking his way out of tough spots. The sudden appearance of his allegedly dead father, who happens to be the very-much-alive rock star Shane Tyler, stops him cold. Austin—a talented musician himself—is sucked into his newfound father’s alluring music-biz orbit, pulling his true love, Josephine, along with him. None of Austin’s previous bad decisions, resulting in broken instruments, broken hearts, and broken dreams, can top this one. Witty, audacious, and taking adolescence to the max, Austin is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood in this hilarious, heart-wrenching YA novel.
Austin has always made bad decisions. What happens when the biggest one he makes is trusting the rock star father he never knew?
- Family Secrets: Austin’s dad wasn’t dead in a car wreck. He’s Shane Tyler, a rock legend with a complicated past and an even more complicated future for his newfound son.
- YA Coming of Age: A funny, angsty, and emotional story about a screw-up hero who is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood and responsibility.
- First Love Romance: He’s falling hard for Josephine, but bringing her into his father’s chaotic world might be the worst decision he’s ever made.
- Witty Banter: A sharp, self-deprecating teen voice full of sarcastic humor that balances the heart-wrenching emotional stakes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bad Decisions Playlist?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Bad Decisions Playlist?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781328742087
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bad Decisions Playlist?
Michael Rubens
Who is the Publisher of the book Bad Decisions Playlist?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bad Decisions Playlist is available as paperback(ISBN 9781328742087) and ebook(ISBN 9780544098855)
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