Mimi
Aug 2011 · Candlewick Press
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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.
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.
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...
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Nana G-K
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July 25, 2014
Mimi is my favorite book I just love the writing I want to read the sequel so bad
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January 25, 2014
I love it so heartouching and funny at the same time.
Jenna Moss
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March 14, 2018
It amazing read to find out
About the author
John Newman was born in Dublin and worked as a folklore collector, a civil servant, and an accountant before he became an elementary school teacher. He is the coauthor of eleven books for children. Mimi is his first solo novel. John Newman lives in Ireland.
John Newman was born in Dublin and worked as a folklore collector, a civil servant, and an accountant before he became an elementary school teacher. He is the coauthor of eleven books for children. Mimi is his first solo novel. John Newman lives in Ireland.
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