{"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnor, Leslie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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":"Default Title","offer_id":50641960632594,"sku":"9780060890902","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ea5f621a-69e8-405d-82d3-168322bf9c55.jpg?v=1772531136","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/waiting-for-normal-9780060890902","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}