Normal Kids

In seventeen-year-old Hannah Dresher's world, every dollar counts.

When Hannah comes home to find that her alcoholic mom is wasted, she's not surprised. But when she discovers that her younger brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money, she worries they'll be evicted or taken away by social services. Hannah knows she can't rely on anyone but herself, so she has no choice but to chase down her brother. During her search she meets charming Eli, who offers to help her. But can Hannah set aside her pride and learn to trust him?

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Author: Melinda Di Lorenzo
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 04/16/2024
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781459838574
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024

About the Author

Melinda Di Lorenzo has been writing professionally for more than a decade and is the author of Counting Scars and Racing Hearts in the Orca Soundings line. In 2013 she won Harlequin's annual So You Think You Can Write contest, which came with a publishing contract and launched her successfully into the romance world. Bullied as a teen, Melinda sought refuge in books. She now wants to provide that refuge for others, and she draws on her experience as the parent of three teens to craft stories that reflect modern struggles, without turning those struggles into stereotypes. She also supports young writers and makes an annual creative writing scholarship donation to École Salish Secondary. Melinda lives in Surrey, British Columbia.