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The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B

by Teresa Toten
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The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B
The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B

Teen with OCD seeks love, courage, and normality.

"The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B" could resonate deeply with you if you're looking for a story that's both heartfelt and humorous. Teresa Toten has crafted a novel that deftly navigates the intricacies of mental health through the lens of a relatable teenage protagonist. Adam's quest for normalcy and his sincere, sometimes quirky efforts to overcome his challenges might just inspire you to believe in the possibility of heroes in everyday life.

  • Schneider Family Book Award for Teens (2016)
  • Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award for Adult Middle Reader (2014)
  • Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Children's Literature — Text (2013)
  • Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award Nominee (2014)
  • OLA White Pine Award Nominee (2015)
  • Snow Willow Award Nominee (2014)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Teresa Toten
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ISBN: 9780553507898
Authors: Teresa Toten
Publisher: Ember
Date of Publication: 2018-03-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mental Health, Teen, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 6769 readers)

Description

Filled with moments of deep emotion and unexpected humor, this understated and hopeful novel explores the complexities of living with OCD and the possibility of hope, happiness, and healing. Perfect for readers who love Eleanor & Park and All the Bright Places. Adam Spencer Ross's goals: Grow immediately. Find courage. Keep courage. Get normal. Marry Robyn Plummer. When Adam meets Robyn in his Young Adult OCD Support Group, he is hopelessly, desperately drawn to her. Robyn has a hypnotic voice, blue eyes the shade of an angry sky, and ravishing beauty that makes Adam's insides ache. She's also just been released from a residential psychiatric program—the kind for the worst, most difficult-to-cure cases; the kind that Adam and his fellow support group members will do anything to avoid joining. Adam immediately knows that he has to save Robyn, must save Robyn, or die trying. But is it really Robyn who needs rescuing? And is it possible to have a normal relationship when your life is anything but? Select praise for The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B: "... achingly authentic. Like Augustus Waters before him, Adam Spencer Ross will renew your faith in real-life superheroes and shatter your heart in equal measures." -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred • "This book made me laugh, cry, think, and kept me coming back for more." -- The Guardian • "Adam is a protagonist that readers will root for." -- VOYA • "Honest, fresh, and funny ... Toten employs information about OCD like grace notes in this deft and compelling narrative." -- Booklist • "Adam is a fresh and complex character, and far more than the sum of his symptoms." -- Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
 

Teen with OCD seeks love, courage, and normality.

"The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B" could resonate deeply with you if you're looking for a story that's both heartfelt and humorous. Teresa Toten has crafted a novel that deftly navigates the intricacies of mental health through the lens of a relatable teenage protagonist. Adam's quest for normalcy and his sincere, sometimes quirky efforts to overcome his challenges might just inspire you to believe in the possibility of heroes in everyday life.

  • Schneider Family Book Award for Teens (2016)
  • Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award for Adult Middle Reader (2014)
  • Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Children's Literature — Text (2013)
  • Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award Nominee (2014)
  • OLA White Pine Award Nominee (2015)
  • Snow Willow Award Nominee (2014)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.