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Mosquitoland (Reprint) (Paperback) (David Arnold)

Mosquitoland (Reprint) (Paperback) (David Arnold)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>"Top-notch" --<i>USA Today</i></b><br> <b>"Illuminating" --<i>Washington Post</i></b><br> <b>"A breath of fresh air" --<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br> <b>"Memorable" --<i>People</i> </b> <p/>After the sudden collapse of her family, Mim Malone is dragged from her home in northern Ohio to the "wastelands" of Mississippi, where she lives in a medicated milieu with her dad and new stepmom. Before the dust has a chance to settle, she learns her mother is sick back in Cleveland.<br> So she ditches her new life and hops aboard a northbound Greyhound bus to her real home and her real mother, meeting a quirky cast of fellow travelers along the way. But 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.<br><p><b>*Includes a discussion guide, exclusive author interview, and music lyrics written by David Arnold</b></p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <b>Accolades for <i>Mosquitoland</i> </b> <p/>Arnold proves his worth as a top-notch storyteller on his first literary go-round, which is reminiscent of <i>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</i> if done by John Hughes with Jack Kerouac. . . <i>Mosquitoland</i> stings in all the right places, which is why it will no doubt be many teenagers' new favorite book and win over the crustiest old-timer, too. --<b><i>USA Today</i></b> <p/>David Arnold combines brio with compassion in this captivating first novel, which holds surprises, big and small, right to the end. . . Illuminating --<i><b>The Washington Post</b></i> <p/>David Arnold's sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud debut. . . speaks to the sweetness of life, the courage of love and the blinkers that adolescents may need to remove to see what is truly around them. --<b><i>Wall Street Journal</i></b> <p/>It's a breath of fresh air when a novel like David Arnold's <i>Mosquitoland</i> bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone. . . like any odyssey worth embarking on, what the heroine--and the reader--finds along the way is far more interesting than we ever could have expected." --<i><b>Entertainment Weekly</b></i> <p/>Memorable --<i><b>People</b></i> <p/>One of the most talked about books of the year --<b><i>Teen Vogue</i></b> <p/> In <i>Mosquitoland</i>, David Arnold has created one of the most unique narrative voices to show up in the world of young adult fiction. I don't remember life before Mim, and I don't want to. <i>Mosquitoland </i>is equal parts sharp, sad, and surreal. This book is genius, war paint and all.<br> --<b>John Corey Whaley</b>, Printz-winning author of <i>Where Things Come Back</i> <p/> "David Arnold's writing is both heartfelt and hilarious. You will fall in love with Mim, even as her grand journey will keep you guessing. <i>Mosquitoland</i> reminds us that sometimes imperfect is just perfect."<br> --<b>Ruta Sepetys</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Between Shades of Gray</i> <p/> ★ "Arnold pens a stunning debut, showcasing a cast of dynamic characters. . . Mesmerizing." --<i>Kirkus</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>★ "Wholly enjoyable. . . 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." --<i>Publishers Weekly, <b>starred review</b></i> <p/> ★ Arnold boldly tackles mental illness and despair, and sexual assault and sexual identity, without ever once losing the bigheartedness of the story. . . In the words of one of Mim's Greyhound seatmates, <i>Mosquitoland </i>has <i>pizazz--</i>lots and lots of it. --<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>★ Arnold's characters are captivating and believable. . . This is a very engaging and compelling story about individuals who succeed or fail to manage life's challenges. An action-packed thriller with a touch of humor and romance. --<i>School Library Connection</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>★ Arnold skillfully sets up doubts in readers' minds about how reliable Mim's impressions are, even as her razor-sharp humor and intelligence make us want to believe her. David Arnold is a write to watch. --<i>Shelf Awareness</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>"A YA road trip novel that takes you across the country, with a protagonist on her way to visit her hospitalized mother. And can we talk about that gorgeous cover for a second? My goodness. Get me a poster, right now." --<i>The Huffington Post</i> <p/>A wacky road trip. . . [Mim's] voice is so singular and full of heart --<i>The Horn Book</i> <p/>A strong emphasis on personal alienation and the saving grace of community permeates this voice-driven novel, and the whip-smart narration is seductive and powerful. --<i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i> <p/>A classic road trip narrative. . . written with tenderness --<i>National Post</i> (Canada) <p/>"First-time novelist David Arnold has uncannily captured the voice of a 16-year-old girl with beauty and style in <i>Mosquitoland. . .</i> Arnold's prose is delicious as he peels back each of Mim's layers on her long ride." --<i>BookPage</i> <p/>"You know those books that, despite being realistic contemporary, just transport you into another world entirely? That's exactly the experience of reading Arnold's debut. . . This book makes me wish I were a school librarian, just so I could buy ten copies for my collection." --Barnes & Noble Teen Blog <p/>"Arnold has already been chosen with nine other debut novelists for the ABA Indies New Voices list, and that's not an honor given lightly, so it's definitely a book to keep your eye on." --<i>Bustle<br></i><br>- Kids' Indie Next List Top Ten Pick (Spring 2015)<br>- ABA Indies Introduce Debut Authors and New Voices title<br>- A Junior Library Guild selection<br>- 2015 Great Lakes Great Reads award winner<br>- A <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Spring 2015 Flying Start<br>- <i>Booklist </i>Editors' Choice 2015<br>- A <i>Booklist</i> Top 10 First Novel for Youth: 2015<br>- A <i>Kirkus</i> Unforgettable Debut 2015<br>- An Amazon Best Book of the Year 2015<br>- An NPR Book Concierge Best of 2015<br>- A <i>BookPage</i> Best Teen Book of 2015<br>- A <i>Bustle</i> Best YA Book of 2015<br>- A <i>Paste</i> Magazine Best YA Book of 2015<br>- A <i>Buzzfeed</i> Best YA Book of 2015<br>- A Hudson Booksellers Best Book for Young Readers 2015 <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <p><b>David Arnold</b> is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of<i> The Electric Kingdom, Mosquitoland, Kids of Appetite, </i>and<i> The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik, </i>which has been optioned for film by Paramount. He has won the Southern Book Prize and the Great Lakes Book Award, and was named a <i>Publishers Weekly </i>Flying Start for his debut. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife and son. <p/>Learn more at davidarnoldbooks.com and follow him on Instagram @iamdavidarnold and Twitter @roofbeam. </p>

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