Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye takes place largely in a boarding school by the name of Pencey Prep and New York City where the main character, Holden, subconsciously searches for a "wise old man figure" to help him through his troubles. ... He has been placed in multiple boarding schools after the death of his younger brother, Allie. Holden is experiencing slight trauma after being dismissed from the latest school, Pencey Prep. ... Caulfield, Holden's history teacher at Pencey Prep, Mr. ... Holden is sent to Elkton Hills, Whooton Prep and now Pencey Prep soon after the death of hi...

• Word Count: 1058
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Despite being quite intelligent, he has been kicked out of five different schools, including his current school that he is being expelled from, Pencey Prep. ... Before Holden was to be sent home from Pencey for good, he decides to leave early and be on his own in New York City for a few days. ...

• Word Count: 840
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger's critically acclaimed novel, The Catcher in the Rye follows the journey of Holden Caulfield, a young boy who returns home to New York after being ousted from yet another prep school. ... After being kicked out of Pencey Prep, Holden is forced to deal with the loneliness that accompanies his eviction. ...

• Word Count: 725
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, Inc. 1951 Intended Audience: High school junior or sophomore English classes. ... Holden comes from a rather wealthy family and has attended many private schools. Holden has been kicked out of all the schools he went to, mainly because of poor grades. Holden leaves his final school, Pencey prep., and decides to stay in New York City for a while so he can go home after his parents learn of his expulsion. ... In the novel he speaks about his times in the city and remembers school. ...

• Word Count: 958
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School