Summary of Twelfth Fail

Twelfth Fail is a young adult novel by author John Larkin. It tells the story of a young man named Mike, who is struggling with his grades in school and the effects of his father's alcoholism. After a disastrous attempt at his twelfth grade final exams, Mike is forced to take a summer job in a nearby town and he soon discovers a mysterious group of people who are determined to help him pass his exams. With the help of his newfound friends, Mike begins to find his way and learns to face his own personal demons. Through his journey, he discovers the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.