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In the high school halls of an American town, Tom Henderson—nicknamed King Dork, Chi‑mo, Hender‑fag, and Sheepie—feels like a typical loser. His life changes when he finds his deceased father’s copy of *The Catcher in the Rye*, setting him on a path that mixes literary discovery with a tangled array of conspiracies. Tom becomes embroiled in half a dozen mysteries, ranging from hidden codes and witchcraft to secret projects involving dead and fake people. While navigating school drama, he confronts questions of identity and family legacy, all while hoping that his newfound passion for music might unlock a shortcut to winning over girls.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Frank Portman
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