Pardon Me You're Stepping on My Eyeball!
by Paul Zindel
A humorous young adult novel following two misfit teenagers who meet in group therapy and develop an unlikely friendship. The story explores themes of mental health, teenage alienation, and finding connection despite feeling like outcasts. Through dark comedy and authentic dialogue, it addresses serious topics like depression, family dysfunction, and the search for identity and belonging during adolescence.
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