## Book Cover  ## Book Summary The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 novel by the American author J. D. Salinger. The novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who has been expelled from his prep school and is struggling to come to terms with the complexities of adulthood. The novel is known for its frank and often humorous portrayal of teenage alienation and rebellion. ## Related Links ## Reading Notes -