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The TIC Detective: A Story About Tourette Syndrome, Mystery, and Being Yourself
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 11 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the thing that makes you different... is actually your greatest strength?
Meet Theo Quinn - a curious, kind-hearted 10-year-old detective with Tourette Syndrome and an extraordinary talent for noticing patterns others miss.
When Roary the Tiger, the school's beloved mascot, mysteriously disappears just days before the biggest championship game of the year, the entire school is thrown into chaos.
- Spirit Week is in danger.
- The rival school is watching.
- And no one knows where the mascot went.
No one... except maybe Theo.
While other kids see Theo's tics - the tapping fingers, shoulder jerks, and unexpected sounds - Theo sees clues, patterns, and possibilities. Using the same brain that makes him different, Theo begins to uncover secrets hidden throughout the school.
But solving this mystery will take courage, friendship, and believing in himself - even when others doubt him.
Will Theo crack the case before the championship game begins?
Or will the biggest mystery of the year remain unsolved?
Perfect for readers who love:
- Kid detectives and exciting school mysteries
- Heartwarming stories about friendship and courage
- Books like Encyclopedia Brown, Nate the Great, and The Hardy Boys
- Stories that celebrate neurodiversity and being yourself
Why parents, teachers, and kids love this book:
- Introduces children to Tourette Syndrome in a positive, age-appropriate way
- Encourages empathy, understanding, and inclusion
- Shows kids that differences can be strengths
- A fun, engaging mystery that keeps young readers turning pages
- Perfect for ages 7-11 (Grades 2-5)
A powerful message for young readers
Sometimes the things that make us feel different are the very things that make us extraordinary.
The TIC Detective is a heartwarming, exciting mystery that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the power of embracing who you truly are.
Join Theo Quinn on his first big case - and discover that being yourself might just be your greatest superpower.
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