In "Noggin," John Corey Whaley tells the story of Travis Coates, a high school student who agrees to undergo an experimental procedure that allows his head to be transplanted onto another body after he dies from leukemia. Five years later, Travis wakes up to find that his head has been attached to the body of a teenage boy and he must adjust to a new life that includes a new body, a new family, and a new world that has moved on without him. As he tries to reconnect with his best friend and former girlfriend, Travis struggles with feelings of alienation, confusion, and identity, as well as the physical and emotional challenges of his new existence. Through his witty and introspective narration, Travis explores the meaning of life, love, and mortality, and learns to appreciate the preciousness of each moment and relationship. With a blend of humor, heart, and science fiction, "Noggin" offers a fresh perspective on the universal themes of human existence and the power of friendship and resilience.
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