{"product_id":"waiting-for-normal-9780060890902","title":"Waiting for Normal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poignant and joyful novel is filled with meaningful moments and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddie'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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A heroine with spunk and spirit offers an inspiring lesson in perseverance and hope. First-rate.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Connor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.74d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060890902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e120221 \/ Waiting for Normal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnor, Leslie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeslie Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of several award-winning books for children, including two ALA Schneider Family Book Award winners, \u003cem\u003eWaiting for Normal \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Truth as Told by Mason Buttle\u003c\/em\u003e, which was also selected as a National Book Award finalist. Her other books include \u003cem\u003eAll Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrunch\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Things You Kiss Goodbye\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in the Connecticut woods with her family and three rescue dogs. You can visit her online at www.leslieconnor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43110577995891,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":11.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_bee20494-9c08-4aae-abcb-4796342259ae.jpg?v=1748980185","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/waiting-for-normal-9780060890902","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}