Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack

In M. E. Kerr's debut novel, Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!, the story follows Tucker Woolf, who finds his world turned upside down after his family moves to Brooklyn Heights due to his father's job loss. When his allergic father forces him to find a new home for his cat, Nader, Tucker turns to the quirky Susan "Dinky" Hocker, leading him into a vibrant new circle of friends, including the mesmerizing Natalia and the charmingly overweight P. John Knight. This compelling tale explores themes of friendship, self-image, and the challenges of adolescence, as Tucker navigates the complexities of growing up and learning to embrace his true self.