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)
| ISBN: | 9780060890889 |
| Publication date: | 5th February 2008 |
| Author: | Nick Baker |
| Publisher: | Katherine Tegen Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Genres: |
Children's and Young Adult Fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing PSHE: Family Issues PSHE: Divorce PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND) |