Books Like Ten Miles Past Normal
Families who loved Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teen feels like their family's choices or their own interests make them a social outcast. It is perfect for the middle or high schooler who is mortified by their parents' lifestyle and desperate to find a 'normal' identity. Janie Gorman lives on a modern-hippy goat farm, which is a far cry from the suburban life she craves. As she navigates the social hierarchies of high school, she deals with the embarrassment of her mother's blog fame and the struggle of milking goats before school. This story explores self-confidence and belonging with a witty, realistic lens. It is highly appropriate for ages 12 to 16, offering a comforting reminder that the version of 'normal' we chase is rarely as fulfilling as our own unique reality.
