{"product_id":"the-tic-detective-nathan-wu-9798251729429","title":"The TIC Detective: A Story About Tourette Syndrome, Mystery, and Being Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the thing that makes you different... is actually your greatest strength?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Theo Quinn - a curious, kind-hearted 10-year-old detective with Tourette Syndrome and an extraordinary talent for noticing patterns others miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Week is in danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rival school is watching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd no one knows where the mascot went.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one... except maybe Theo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut solving this mystery will take courage, friendship, and believing in himself - even when others doubt him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Theo crack the case before the championship game begins?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr will the biggest mystery of the year remain unsolved?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who love: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Kid detectives and exciting school mysteries\u003cbr\u003e- Heartwarming stories about friendship and courage\u003cbr\u003e- Books like \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia Brown\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNate the Great\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Hardy Boys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Stories that celebrate neurodiversity and being yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy parents, teachers, and kids love this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Introduces children to Tourette Syndrome in a positive, age-appropriate way\u003cbr\u003e- Encourages empathy, understanding, and inclusion\u003cbr\u003e- Shows kids that differences can be strengths\u003cbr\u003e- A fun, engaging mystery that keeps young readers turning pages\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for ages 7-11 (Grades 2-5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful message for young readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes the things that make us feel different are the very things that make us extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe TIC Detective\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming, exciting mystery that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the power of embracing who you truly are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Theo Quinn on his first big case - and discover that being yourself might just be your greatest superpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nathan Wu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798251729429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Nathan Wu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437709013247,"sku":"9798251729429","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d4fa95b8-9dbd-4450-be56-9173f15d4eb5.jpg?v=1777163532","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tic-detective-nathan-wu-9798251729429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}