Waiting for Normal

School Library Journal Best Book * ALA Notable Children''s Book * New York Public Library''s "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * Cooperative Children''s Book Center Choice * Connecticut Book Award Winner * American Library Association Schneider Family Book Award Winner This poignant and joyful novel is filled with meaningful moments and emotional resonance. Addie is waiting for normal. But Addie''s mother has an all-or-nothing approach to life: a food fiesta or an empty pantry, her way or no way. Addie''s mother is bipolar, and she often neglects Addie. All-or-nothing never adds up to normal, and it can''t bring Addie home, where she wants to be with her half-sisters and her stepfather. But Addie never stops hoping that one day, maybe, she''ll find normal. "A heroine with spunk and spirit offers an inspiring lesson in perseverance and hope. First-rate." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the author

Leslie Connor is the author of several award-winning books for children, including two ALA Schneider Family Book Award winners, Waiting for Normal and The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle, which was also selected as a National Book Award finalist. Her other books include All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Crunch, and The Things You Kiss Goodbye. She lives in the Connecticut woods with her family and three rescue dogs. You can visit her online at www.leslieconnor.com.

Product details

• Authors: Leslie Connor
• Publisher: Tegen, Katherine
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.02.2008
• EAN: 9780060890889
• ISBN: 978-0-06-089088-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 197 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Adoption, JUVENILE FICTION: Disabilities & Special Needs, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Poverty & Homelessness