Books Like Mosquitoland
Families who loved Mosquitoland by David Arnold often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Mosquitoland by David Arnold often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with a sense of displacement, whether due to a family divorce, a cross-country move, or their own internal battle with mental health. It is a raw and honest exploration of sixteen year old Mim Malone, who runs away from her new life in Mississippi to find her mother in Ohio. Along the way, she grapples with the complexities of a blended family and the weight of her own psychiatric diagnosis. This is a deeply emotional journey that validates the messiness of being okay and the reality of living with neurodivergence. Due to some graphic descriptions, profanity, and mature themes, it is best suited for older teens aged 14 and up. Parents might choose this to open a dialogue about the fact that mental health is a journey, not a destination, and that family can be found in the most unexpected places.
