First published 2002
Arthur is a precocious boy whose self-absorbed celebrity mom neglects him. Then Missy, an enigmatic nanny, introduces him to a wondrous new reality beyond his lonely existence. As Arthur's eyes open to the world's hidden magic, his mother's shallow obsessions become increasingly unbearable. Can Arthur find the connection and fulfillment he craves, or will he be enveloped by his mother's shallow narcissism forever?
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
332 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Black Swan