This book is about a teenage boy named Holden who leaves school and spends a few days wandering around New York City. He feels confused, lonely, and doesn’t trust adults.
Holden talks about how fake people seem and how hard it is to grow up. He wants to protect children from becoming like the adults he dislikes. He misses his younger brother and wishes things could stay simple.
It’s a story about growing up and trying to understand who you are in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
The author of this book is J.D. Salinger, who gave a voice to young people who feel different or misunderstood.
