Since being expelled by his school, Holden Caufield has had nothing. No money, no friends and no prospects, only a sense of adventure and his dreams of independence. As he walks out into the bustling streets of New York City, he realizes what a big mistake he has made. Even as he breathes through his newfound tragedy, his mind still buzzes with thoughts such as where the ducks go during the winter, and the impossible dream that he could go with them. Although the book was originally intended for adults, it is now mainly read during high school because of the book's portrayal of growing up and the struggles of maturity. The story serves as a message to adolescents about ageing, and although I didn’t always agree with the way the book was written, I still think that this book has a valuable message that everyone should read at least once. To conclude, in my opinion, The Catcher in the Rye has some issues with its writing style yet in the end it is still a great book with a story that has become no less important now than when it was published in 1951. If you enjoyed this book, you may also like The Outsiders by S.E Hinton.