70 pages • 2 hours read
Teresa TotenThe Unlikely Hero of Room 13B
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B
- Genre: Fiction; young adult contemporary; mental health
- Originally Published: 2013
- Reading Level/Interest: Lexile HL620L; young adult (ages 14 and up)
- Structure/Length: Novel divided into chapters; approximately 304 pages; approximately 7 hours and 33 minutes on audio
- Protagonist/Central Conflict: The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B is a young adult contemporary novel by Teresa Toten that explores themes of mental health, family, and the complexities of teenage life. The central conflict revolves around Adam Ross, a teenager who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As Adam joins a support group for teens dealing with various mental health issues, he forms a bond with a girl named Robyn. Their budding relationship becomes a source of strength as they navigate the challenges of their conditions and the ups and downs of adolescence. The novel offers a sensitive and honest portrayal of mental health issues and the importance of understanding and support.
- Potential Sensitivity Issues: Themes of mental health, OCD, suicide, alcohol addiction, profanity, slurs, and family dynamics
Teresa Toten, Author
- Bio: Canadian author known for her contributions to young adult literature and her exploration of complex issues facing teenagers; celebrated for her works that tackle themes of mental health, identity, and the challenges of adolescence
- Other Works: The Only House (1995); Me and the Blondes (2006); The Taming (2012); Beware That Girl (2016)
- Awards: Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature (2013)
