Normal

Have you ever had a big problem? These kids have big problems. Sam's mom has bipolar disorder. Sam feels helpless and overwhelmed. Oliver's grandmother just died. She was his best friend and the only person who understood his anxiety. Margaret is a dancer with an eating disorder. Joel sees strange things he can't explain. His new psychiatrist says he has a mental illness. Sam, Oliver, Margaret, and Joel just want to feel loved and accepted. They just want to feel normal. But the more time passes, the worse things get. Will life always be this hard?

Genre: Fiction, Middle Grade, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction

Paperback edition first published 2023 with the same title.

eBook edition published 2024.