Connor, Leslie. 2008. Waiting for normal. New York: Harper Collins.
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Awards: Lone Star 2009; Schneider Family Book Award 2009 (main character deals with issue of dyslexia).
Waiting for normal is the story of 12 year old Addie, told in her own words. Addie and her mom live in Schenectady, New York on a street corner that most people have forgotten; in a yellow trailer most people wouldn't want to live in. There are many characters in this book that children will identify with. There is Addie, her mom, her step-dad, Dwight, her two younger sisters known as "The Littles", two neighbors, a grandfather and numerous friends and acquaintances. As the title suggests, Addie is waiting for things to be normal in her life.
In reading this book, the reader gets a sense of how hard life might be for some kids. For children who may be think they are also waiting for normal, they may find things they can relate to in this book. For children who believe they lead a pretty normal life, they may realize how wonderful their life is when they read about the turmoil of Addie's life. This is a wonderful book because no matter what obstacles Addie faces, she does it with a happiness most adults can not imagine. Her positive attitude is a lesson for all. Ultimately, this book has a happy ending that readers will applaud.
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