87 pages • 2 hours read
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In David Arnold's Mosquitoland, sixteen-year-old Mary Iris Malone, known as Mim, embarks on a solo journey from Mississippi to Ohio to reconnect with her estranged mother. Following her parents' divorce, Mim struggles with the move, resents her stepmother, and grapples with her father's concerns about her mental health. The story unfolds through Mim's present journey, flashbacks, and letters to her unborn sister. The book addresses themes such as mental health and family dynamics.
David Arnold's Mosquitoland captures readers with its quirky protagonist and emotional depth. Praised for strong character development and heartfelt storytelling, the novel's vivid narrative is engaging though some found the plot a bit predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read balancing humor and serious themes effectively.
Readers who enjoyed John Green's Paper Towns or Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl will find Mosquitoland a compelling read. Ideal for teens and young adults, it combines a quirky protagonist, relatable coming-of-age themes, and a road-trip adventure, exploring issues of family, mental health, and self-discovery.
Lexile Level
HL750LRealistic Fiction
Travel Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Values/Ideas: Music
Mental Illness