Jack Kerouac: "The Road Is Life"
by Worth, Richard
Series:American Rebels
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AR Book Level
7.2
AR Points
4
Word Count
25,275
Interest Level
Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
113896 EN
About this book
Jack Kerouac's life unfolds in this biography, tracing his early years in Lowell, Massachusetts, his meteoric rise after the publication of On the Road, and the personal turmoil that followed. It examines the tension between his artistic vision and the pressures of sudden celebrity, illustrating how his rebellious spirit reshaped American literature. The book also explores the lasting impact of his work and the legacy he left for future generations.
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