Description
'Middle child Mia's story is for anyone who's ever been told they're 'too much', while secretly worrying they're not quite enough.' - Lisa Williamson
About the Author
Lisa Williamson was born and grew up in Nottingham. Following a degree in drama, she worked as an actor for over a decade before writing her debut novel, The Art of Being Normal. Lisa loves writing about characters who are different from her and Mia Campbell-Richardson definitely fits the bill. She's everything Lisa wasn't at 16 - loud, daring and uber confident. With no idea what's she's doing or where she's heading, she's the sort of girl who doesn't usually get to be at the centre of the story. This is exactly why Lisa wanted to take the time to get to know her and figure out what's really going on behind the big hair and fiery attitude. Lisa is also the author of Paper Avalanche, First Day of My Life, First Names: Malala (Yousafzai) and co-author of the collaborative YA novel Floored. When she's not writing, Lisa likes long walks, long talks, dessert of all kinds, good books and bad TV. She lives in London.
Reviews
Absorbing, hilarious . . . witty and touching * Guardian *
This zingy rites of passage novel is filled with warmth and insight * Financial Times *
A tumultuous but poignant tale about family, friendship and being a sister * The Sun *
Mia is a chaotic, charming character and one of the most irresistible teenage voices I've read in a long time * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller *
Awards
Short-listed for Lancashire Book of the Year Award 2018 and Leeds Book Awards 2018.
Book Information
ISBN 9781788451321
Author Lisa Williamson
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 28mm