Mimi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763654153)

Mimi's life is off the rails since the sudden loss of her mother. What will it take to pull her and her family together? A spot-on, witty, and genuinely moving novel.

One hundred and forty-nine days ago, Mimi's mam died. Everyone's given up. Dad keeps burning pizzas, and he doesn't smile anymore. Sally wears only black now and has a terrible secret. Conor plays the drums all night and keeps the neighbors awake. The dog, Sparkler, hasn't been walked in months. And that's not even counting how terrible things are at school. But Mimi isn't one to give up. In his solo novel debut, John Newman has crafted a story both touching and comic-- a portrait of loss, compassion, and the power that comes from sticking together.

Author: John Newman
ISBN-10: 0763654159
ISBN-13: 9780763654153
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2011
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.40w x 0.77d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 145218 / Mimi


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/20/2011
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2011
School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 164
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2011 pg. 106
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 79 - Superior,Well Above Average