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Kids of Appetite by David Arnold is a book that I am so excited about, since I adored Mosquitoland. The way the summary of the book is written also really intrigues me, especially “How to listen to someone who does not talk.” I can’t wait until this one comes out in September!
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold

Author: David Arnold
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: September 20, 2016

They lived and they laughed…and they saw that it was good.
Victor Benucci and Madeline Falco have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic’s father. It ends with the murder of Mad’s uncle. The Hackensack Police Department would very much like to hear it. But in order to tell their story, Vic and Mad must focus on all the chapters in between.
This is a story about:
1. A coded mission to scatter ashes across New Jersey.
2. The momentous nature of the Palisades in winter.
3. One dormant submarine.
4. Two songs about flowers.
5. Being cool in the traditional sense.
6. Sunsets & ice cream & orchards & graveyards.
7. Simultaneous extreme opposites.
8. A narrow escape from a war-torn country.
9. A story collector.
10. How to listen to someone who does not talk.
11. Falling in love with a painting.
12. Falling in love with a song.
13. Falling in love.

Book Quotes: Kids of Appetite
We are all part of the same story, each of us different chapters. We may not have the power to choose setting or plot, but we can choose what kind of character we want to be
My heart was so full, I thought it might explode into the ether, creating some bizarre new solar system whose inhabitants ate only love, drank only hope, and breathed only joy. What a substantial galaxy that would be
You’re right, this summary is absolutely lovely! I mean, a dormant submarine? Here’s mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2016/06/29/wow-black-teeth/
This sounds really interesting. Anything north east, and I’m there.
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This one sounds great! I have heard wonderful things about Mosquitoland so I am really excited to read it AND this one! I also can’t wait to read your thoughts on it!
I think that you would really love David Arnold. I look forward to finding out if you enjoy his style! 🙂
Nice! I will have to check this one out. Check out my WOW https://literarydust.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/waiting-on-wednesday-torn-by-jennifer-l-armentrout/
This book is new to me. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Reading! Dani @ Paulette’s Papers
I am also looking forward to this book. It sounds really interesting. I’ve never read Mosquitoland, but it’s definitely on my list. So was this book as soon as I’d heard about it. Good choice.
This sounds utterly unique, and that in itself is intriguing. I am looking forward to this one!
Looking forward to this book too!
Sounds like an interesting read . Esther Gerdzen
Hope you enjoy it! It sounds quite interesting. Here’s my WoW if you’d like to stop by my blog.
I have yet to read a book by this author, but they do sound good! And I love the cover of this one. Great pick!
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I’m really excited for this book, it sounds really interesting and the summary intrigued me too! I haven’t read any David Arnold books yet but hopefully that’ll change soon. Great pick!