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Adam, a fourteen‑year‑old high school student, wrestles with obsessive‑compulsive disorder as he balances the strain of divorced parents and the complexities of teenage romance. Together with his best friend Robyn, they discover that Adam’s mother is receiving threatening letters from an unknown sender. As the tension builds in their school and home, Adam and Robyn must confront their own emotional challenges, the pressures of high school life, and the mystery threatening their family. Their journey highlights the emotional struggles of teenagers dealing with mental health issues, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the navigation of young love.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Teresa Toten
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