Mosquitoland
'Sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud' Wall Street Journal
$26.23
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2015
Summary
A story of the difficulties we face and the strength we find to overcome them, perfect for fans of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, and JUNO.
‘At last, a Kerouacian adventure for teenage girls’ INDEPENDENT
When her parents unexpectedly divorce, Mim Malone is dragged from her beloved home in Ohio to the ‘wastelands’ of Mississippi, where she lives in a haze of medication with her dad and new (almost certainly evil) stepmom.
But when Mim learns her …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472218902 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472218906 |
| Author: | David Arnold |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2015 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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At times heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious, but always maintaining a distinctly innocent brilliance
At times heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious, but always maintaining a distinctly innocent brilliance - USA Today
There is no shortage of humor in Mim’s musings, interspersed with tender scenes and a few heart-pounding surprises. Mim’s triumphant evolution is well worth the journey - Publishers Weekly[A] sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud debut novel - Wall Street Journal[A] captivating first novel… illuminating - Washington PostA stunning debut… mesmerizing - Kirkus ReviewsThere is no shortage of humor in Mim’s musings, interspersed with tender scenes and a few heart-pounding surprises. Mim’s triumphant evolution is well worth the journey - Publishers WeeklyA breath of fresh air… [a novel that] bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone - Entertainment WeeklyMemorable - PeopleAbout The Author
David Arnold
David Arnold lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife and son. Previous jobs include freelance musician/producer, stay-at-home dad, and preschool teacher. He is a fierce believer in the power of kindness and community. And chips. He believes fiercely in chips. Mosquitoland is his first novel.
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