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# Waiting for Normal

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Review: Powerful Middle-Grade Novel Celebrating Strong Girls! - Although written in 2008, this middle-grade novel swept me away. Addy is a strong and spunky main character, who manages to see her glass as half full, despite living in a trailer with her emotionally and physically absent mother (Mommers) who leaves her alone for days, makes promises she can’t keep, and struggles with her own demons. Separated from her two half-sisters and the stepfather she loves, Addy finds her people, unlikely characters who provide the “normal” she craves and needs. Author Leslie Connor handles a difficult topic with nuance and love. This book will inspire you and break your heart at the same time. As a former school principal, I’d highly recommend Waiting for Normal for mother/daughter book clubs, for school or library bookshelves and clubs, and for anyone out there who, like me, somehow missed Waiting for Normal when it won the Schneider Family Book Award. Every word, every sentence, is as timely today as it was when written.
Review: Protagonist perfection - I enjoyed rooting for the girl in this book! I would recommend this book for young adult readers, although I am an adult and an avid reader. It was a quick read for me and I will share this book with my sisters.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #134,085 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #219 in Children's Books on Disabilities #655 in Children's Siblings Books (Books) #1,152 in Children's Self-Esteem Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (379) |
| Dimensions  | 5.12 x 0.64 x 7.62 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 5 - 6 |
| ISBN-10  | 0060890908 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0060890902 |
| Item Weight  | 7.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | January 26, 2010 |
| Publisher  | HarperCollins |
| Reading age  | 10 - 13 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful Middle-Grade Novel Celebrating Strong Girls!
*by L***Z on July 20, 2023*

Although written in 2008, this middle-grade novel swept me away. Addy is a strong and spunky main character, who manages to see her glass as half full, despite living in a trailer with her emotionally and physically absent mother (Mommers) who leaves her alone for days, makes promises she can’t keep, and struggles with her own demons. Separated from her two half-sisters and the stepfather she loves, Addy finds her people, unlikely characters who provide the “normal” she craves and needs. Author Leslie Connor handles a difficult topic with nuance and love. This book will inspire you and break your heart at the same time. As a former school principal, I’d highly recommend Waiting for Normal for mother/daughter book clubs, for school or library bookshelves and clubs, and for anyone out there who, like me, somehow missed Waiting for Normal when it won the Schneider Family Book Award. Every word, every sentence, is as timely today as it was when written.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Protagonist perfection
*by R***B on July 10, 2024*

I enjoyed rooting for the girl in this book! I would recommend this book for young adult readers, although I am an adult and an avid reader. It was a quick read for me and I will share this book with my sisters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Addie is my hero
*by K***R on December 1, 2008*

I just finished reading the book Waiting for Normal for a second time. Addie, the main character, has such a strong voice and a warm heart she reached out from the pages and pulled me into her story. I found myself on the edge of my seat praying and cheering for Addie to find her place. If you liked the book Because of Winn-Dixie, you'll love Waiting for Normal. Leslie Connor weaves her cast of unique characters together into a beautiful story and reminds us; even a small act of kindness can make a hero out of us all. I urge you to read this wonderful story. My ten year old daughter loved it as much as I did. You won't be disappointed.

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