The life of young Thomas Edison took a weird turn when his parent enrolled him in a boarding school. He had sincerely hoped life would get better, but he was nicknamed "CLOD" for his outdated style, and he struggled to fit in despite his brilliance and charm. For years, he wrestled with his identity, while running from bullies and difficulties he faced as a teenager. His affection for his best friend forced him to wrestle with the complexities of young love. Caught up in rebellion and mischief, Thomas’s journey captures the humor, heartache, and lessons of high school, reminding readers of the fun they had—or the life they could have had.
This is not a tale of perfect love and neat endings—just teenage mischief, madness, and the messy beauty of growing up."