Waiting for Normal

Waiting for Normal
by Leslie Conner
Published: 2008
ISBN: 978-0060890902

Addie is a 12-year old girl who wants something simple…to be normal. However, her mother is doesn’t make it easy. Her mother is bipolar and nothing is easy with her, she’s either high or low, but never normal. Things have gotten worst since “Mommers” divorced Dwight, Addie’s stepdad, and her half sisters moved away. This is just the beginning of “Mommers” erratic and neglectful behavior. Addie’s hope and courage to find something more pushes her to survive in this depressing environment. This is a sad story of child neglect and selfishness, but its heartwarming feeling that there is always something to look forward to when there are people who love you. At times this story is difficult to read, but you won’t want to put it down. This is another California Young Reader Medal Nominee 2011-2012.