Emily

Title: Waiting for Normal
Author: Leslie Conner
Type of Book: Realistic-fiction


Main Character: Addie
Describe this character: Quiet, acts very mature for age
The main character does the right thing when: she takes the flute back to the school she basically stole it from


Others

Another Character: Soula
Details: Works at the minimart one of Addie’s friends.
Another Character: Dwight
Details: Addie’s ex-stepfather

What did you think of the book? It was one of the best books I have ever read.
What did you like about the book? It was very realistic.
What didn’t you like about the book? It was very sad.
Was the story confusing or hard to believe? No, I bet there have been many people that have gone through the same thing that Addie is going through.
Was the story predictable (could you guess what was going to happen?) No, it had you guessing and turning the page to find out what was going to happen next.
Was the story believable? Yes, very believable and realistic The ending was very good there was an almost perfect ending to this story
What award did this book win: Lone Star




Letter To My Character: Addie's Mother


Dear Mommers,
You need to get some tips on parenting. First of all, you left your 2-year old, your 3-year old, and your 7-year old daughters home alone for three days in a row. They should have taken all three of them away then, but unfortunately for Addie they didn’t. Then you go off with some guy named Pete which you barely know and leave Addie home alone for several nights in a row, several times. And, you didn’t even tell Pete about Addie. Plus, you insult all the people that really care about her. You can’t even take care of the one daughter you do have, but then you run off and get pregnant. I am happy that you are in jail and that you finally turned Addie over to Dwight. I very much do not like you.
Very Sincerely,
Emily