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A mentally ill teenager named Tommy, nicknamed Freaks, rides the 'short bus' to school every day. One day, Tommy's best friend, his only true friend, disappears without a trace. Determined to find out what happened, Tommy becomes obsessed with solving the mystery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he meets a group of misfits and outsiders who join forces with him to uncover the truth. The story explores themes of mental illness, missing children, and the struggle of a teenager trying to find himself.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Susan Vaught
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