"Kissing Doorknobs" by Terry Spencer Hesser follows the story of 14-year-old Tara Sullivan, who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. The compulsions and rituals that accompany her condition make everyday life increasingly difficult, impacting her relationships with friends and family. Tara's journey is one of self-discovery as she learns to cope with her anxiety and seek help, all while grappling with the pressures of fitting in. The novel explores themes of mental illness, friendship, and the importance of acceptance, making it a poignant read for young adults encountering their own struggles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Laurel-Leaf Books, Thorndike Young Adult .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.

There are 114 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Laurel Leaf Library .