Waiting for Normal (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060890889)

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)

Author: Leslie Connor
ISBN-10: 0060890886
ISBN-13: 9780060890889
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Language: English
Published: 02/05/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 7.66h x 5.74w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120221 / Waiting for Normal

Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Winner
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: West Virginia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Connecticut Book Awards - Winner
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2007 pg. 1293
School Library Journal 02/01/2008 pg. 112
Publishers Weekly 02/18/2008 pg. 155
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2008 pg. 520 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2008 pg. 378 - Recommended
Booklist 04/01/2008 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 338 - Superior,Well Above Average
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2008 pg. 40
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/15/2009 pg. 17
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2009 pg. 25