A Guide to Falling Off the Map 12+
About this book
Outgoing Vinnie Smith has her NYC future planned with her best friend Lilah. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Roo Carpenter is barely getting by, having dropped out of high school to work a shady job and support his mom.
But when Vinnie's world starts falling apart — plagued by severe headaches, rejected as drama captain, and betrayed by Lilah — she decides to fix Roo's life instead. They hit the road across inland Australia in her mom's old Kombi, reliving their past adventures.
As they travel, Vinnie's unresolved grief over her mom resurfaces, her health deteriorates, and unexpected, intense feelings for Roo begin to threaten their friendship. Can they navigate their emotions and find a way forward, or will everything they've ever known come crashing down?
Reviews
* "Arnot underpins issues of grief and serious illness with a quiet sense of humor and love."
— School Library Journal, starred review
* "Vinnie and Roo share the narrative, making a tender and funny pair... It’s a road trip to remember."
— Booklist, starred review
"An emotionally rich meditation on people finding their way."
— Kirkus Review
