The Truth According to Ginny Moon

" Brilliant and unforgettable, The Truth According to Ginny Moon chronicles one extraordinary girl's journey to find her way home.

The reality is that everyone knows how amazing Ginny Moon is—her friends at school, her teammates on the basketball team, and especially her new adoptive parents. They love the girl, who has autism, even if they don't truly understand her. And they want, with all their hearts, for her to feel included.

The fact is that things are not as simple as they seem, and trying to make Ginny understand the reality so that she can be included may not be such an easy task.

But what they don't know is that Ginny has no intention of being included. She found her birth mother online and is determined to return home—even if it means stealing, lying, and returning to an extremely dangerous place. Because Ginny left something crucial behind and is desperate to reclaim what's missing from her life. And she won't rest until she finds what she's searching for.

Brilliant and unforgettable, The Truth According to Ginny Moon chronicles a girl's journey to find her way home. One of the most original novels of recent years, this book will bring tears to the reader's eyes and make them root for the headstrong, impulsive, and heroic Ginny Moon.

"Ben Ludwig is a superb observer of human dynamics, and his sometimes dark sense of humor means that the emotional journey, however challenging, never becomes exhausting. This novel has all the makings of a critical and commercial success!" — Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project

“A unique coming-of-age story and a powerful affirmation of the fragility and strength of families. Ludwig brilliantly portrays the literal-minded and inventive Ginny.” — Publishers Weekly

“Charming and moving... The Truth According to Ginny Moon is original, revealing, and timely.” — The Toronto Star

“Enlightening... captivating... extraordinarily engaging... A thrilling, unforgettable book that won't put you down.” — Booklist

“This stunning novel grabs readers by the heart and won't let go. [...] one of the truest voices in modern literature.” — Library Journal "