{"product_id":"a-lite-too-bright-isbn-9780062662019","title":"A Lite Too Bright","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of literary classics such as The Catcher in the Rye and The Perks of Being a Wallflower comes a stirring new thought-provoking novel from debut author Sam Miller about a loss shrouded in mystery with twists and turns down every railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur Louis Pullman the Third is on the verge of a breakdown. He’s been stripped of his college scholarship, is losing his grip on reality, and has been sent away to live with his aunt and uncle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s there that Arthur discovers a journal written by his grandfather, the first Arthur Louis Pullman, an iconic Salinger-esque author who went missing the last week of his life and died hundreds of miles away from their family home. What happened in that week—and how much his actions were influenced by his Alzheimer’s—remains a mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut now Arthur has his grandfather’s journal—and a final sentence containing a train route and a destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo Arthur embarks on a cross-country train ride to relive his grandfather’s last week, guided only by the clues left behind in the dementia-fueled journal. As Arthur gets closer to uncovering a sad and terrible truth, his journey is complicated by a shaky alliance with a girl who has secrets of her own and by escalating run-ins with a dangerous Pullman fan base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur’s not the only one chasing a legacy—and some feel there is no cost too high for the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Arthur follows the journal from California to the plains of Nebraska and beyond, he must ask himself: what’s more dangerous, the truth he’s chasing or the one he’s running from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA YA Coming of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e On a journey of finding yourself, Arthur grapples with his own fragile reality, a complicated new friendship, and the long shadow of his family’s past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Troubled Family Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Arthur isn’t just chasing his famous grandfather’s story; he’s being chased by a dangerous fan base that believes the Pullman legacy belongs to them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable Road Trip:\u003c\/b\u003e From the coast of California to the backroads of Ohio, Arthur follows the strange, poetic clues left in a dementia-fueled journal, unsure of where they lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief, Loss, and Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who loved \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e, this powerful story explores the complexities of mental health and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e★ “What a compelling journey this is—and what an accomplished debut too. Beautifully conceived and executed, it has an irresistible premise; an ingenious plot tinged with mystery; compelling, multidimensional characters; and a haunting ethos that will linger in readers’ minds long after they have finished.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Debut author Miller peppers his well-paced chapters with the poetry of ALP the First. This earnest homage to writers, rebels, and the evergreen ideals of youth will appeal to devotees of John Green and Gayle Forman.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Arthur’s coming-of-age journey communicates that today’s young rebels’ most important cause may be their own mental health.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Jumping from clue to clue and train to train across the country, Arthur stumbles upon extraordinary discoveries, from long-lost family members to secret societies. This fresh incarnation of the great American road trip novel is bursting with big ideas, enigmas, poetry, and flashes of humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Charmingly written, this debut novel introduces rounded characters and an engaging mystery. Wonderfully mirroring the disjointed feelings and thoughts of young Arthur and those who have dementia, this literary piece has a satisfying conclusion. A highly recommended purchase for fans of literary and realistic fiction centered around family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Miller’s debut novel weaves together several other larger-than-life literary figures and events, including gonzo journalist Hunter S. 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