Waiting for Normal

图书信息

作者	Connor, Leslie
出版社	Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN	9780061881640
出版时间	2009-03-17
字数	22.4万
分类	Katherine Tegen Books,进口书,外文原版书,小说

读书简介

Addie is waiting for normal.But Addie's mom has an all-or-nothing approach to life: a food fiesta or an empty pantry, jubilation or gloom, her way or no way.All or nothing never adds up to normal. All or nothing can't bring you all to home, which is exactly where Addie longs to be, with her half sisters, every day.In spite of life's twists and turns, Addie remains optimistic. Someday, maybe, she'll find normal.Leslie Connor has created an inspiring novel about one girl's giant spirit. waiting for normal is a heartwarming gem.

目录

cover page

title page

dedication

contents

chapter 1: tin box on a tar patch

chapter 2: small stuff

chapter 3: welcome pie

chapter 4: according to webster's

chapter 5: the over-underpass

chapter 6: a renovation

chapter 7: tryouts and friendships

chapter 8: gates and bridges

chapter 9: tv and toast dinners

chapter 10: a gift of cream and honey

chapter 11: a bunch of numbskulls

chapter 12: a violent storm

chapter 13: evening interview

chapter 14: waiting for mommers

chapter 15: late-night mail

chapter 16: another dish of fish-and-chips

chapter 17: a different sort of halloween

chapter 18: a phone call from the mansion

chapter 19: the new blue car

chapter 20: all or nothing

chapter 21: dwight explaining hannah

chapter 22: all about twos and fours

chapter 23: bedtime at the inn

chapter 24: breakfasts and boxes

chapter 25: a ton of turkey soup

chapter 26: from good to bad

chapter 27: willing to bloom

chapter 28: twists and turns

chapter 29: the counting-on part

chapter 30: a frozen good-bye

chapter 31: an unexpected meeting

chapter 32: a few gifts before christmas

chapter 33: waiting for normal

chapter 34: jingle all the way

chapter 35: another thing to borrow

chapter 36: loads of snow

chapter 37: a visit from grandio

chapter 38: valentine hearts

chapter 39: the goosh in my gut

chapter 40: fiesta night

chapter 41: making changes

chapter 42: my fault

chapter 43: a hero in the fog

chapter 44: after the fire

chapter 45: something familiar

chapter 46: the going-away note

chapter 47: defining normal

chapter 48: full of surprises

chapter 49: all to home

acknowledgments

about the author

copyright

about the publisher