Normal: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey

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Synopsis
A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer Praised by R.J. Palacio as &“wondrous&”—this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now. &“This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real-world experiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. It&’s also more than that. It&’s a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and the breadth of friends, helpers, and doctors that step in when the unexpected happens. It&’s a story that will make young readers reevaluate the word &‘normal&’—not only as it applies to others, but to themselves. Any book that can do that is pretty wondrous, as far as I&’m concerned.&” —R.J. Palacio, author of WonderNormal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments his friends took for granted. But Nathaniel&’s severe Treacher Collins syndrome—a craniofacial condition—meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? But Nathaniel looks at &“normal&” from a completely different perspective. In this uplifting and humorous memoir that includes black-and-white comic illustrations, mother and son tell the story of his growing up—from facing sixty-seven surgeries before the age of fifteen, to making friends, moving across the country, and persevering through hardships. How they tackle extraordinary circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda and Nathaniel&’s family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
336 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780358164418
Related ISBNs:
9781328631831
Publisher:
HMH Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Magdalena Newman, Nathaniel Newman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade
Reading Age:
10 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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