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.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 2013, The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B by Teresa Toten is a young adult fiction novel about 15-year-old Adam Ross, who navigates living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and his parents' divorce. Adam attends a support group where he meets and forms a bond with Robyn Plummer. As Adam struggles with his compulsions, family issues, and burgeoning feelings for Robyn, he learns to open up and seek help for his mental health challenges. Note that the novel explores complex and possibly triggering issues of mental health, suicide, and OCD.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B by Teresa Toten is a compelling exploration of OCD and young love. Readers appreciated its authentic portrayal of mental health struggles and relatable characters. Some critics found the pacing uneven, but overall, its sensitive handling of complex issues and genuine emotional depth garnered widespread praise.
Who Should Read The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B?
Readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories with a focus on mental health will enjoy The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B by Teresa Toten. Fans of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down and Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl will find this heartfelt novel compelling, as it delves into the life of a teenager navigating OCD, friendship, and love.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL620LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Mental Illness
Identity: Mental Health
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Coming of Age