Mosquitoland

'Sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud' Wall Street Journal

David Arnold

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Headline
08 September 2015

Romance; Young Adult

A story of the difficulties we face and the strength we find to overcome them. For those who loved LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, and JUNO.

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 real mother is ill back home, she escapes her new life and embarks on a rescue mission aboard a Greyhound bus, meeting an assortment of quirky characters along the way. And when her thousand-mile journey takes a few turns she could never see coming, Mim must confront her own demons, redefining her notions of love, loyalty, and what it means to be sane.

By: David Arnold
Imprint: Headline
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9781472218902
ISBN 10: 1472218906
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 08 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Arnold lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his (lovely) wife and (boisterous) 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. You can learn more at davidarnoldbooks.com and follow him on Twitter @roofbeam.

Reviews for Mosquitoland: 'Sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud' Wall Street Journal

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 Post A stunning debut... mesmerizing - Kirkus Reviews 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 breath of fresh air... [a novel that] bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone - Entertainment Weekly Memorable - People