Am I Normal Yet?
Published on 1. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4095-9030-9 (ISBN)
Description
The groundbreaking and bestselling novel from queen of YA Holly Bourne, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Amber Smith. This 10th anniversary edition features a stunning new cover and exclusive foreword from Jacqueline Wilson.
Evie just wants to be normal. She wants to stop obsessing over germs, wash her hands just once (instead of a dozen times), and maybe even kiss a boy without mentally calculating how many billions of bacteria must be on his tongue.
But being a normal teenager isn't easy when you've just been sectioned and diagnosed with OCD. And with new friends and cute-but-confusing boys in the mix, will Evie be able to keep it together...or is she about to spiral out of control?
"A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship." The Guardian
Evie just wants to be normal. She wants to stop obsessing over germs, wash her hands just once (instead of a dozen times), and maybe even kiss a boy without mentally calculating how many billions of bacteria must be on his tongue.
But being a normal teenager isn't easy when you've just been sectioned and diagnosed with OCD. And with new friends and cute-but-confusing boys in the mix, will Evie be able to keep it together...or is she about to spiral out of control?
"A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship." The Guardian
Reviews / Votes
A contemporary, feminist teen story. * The Bookseller * A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship. * The Guardian * This YA novel takes a very funny and poignant look at OCD, secrets, feminism and friendship. * The Telegraph * An involving look at feminism, friendship and the secrets we hide even from those who know us best. * The Observer * The book every young woman needs on her bookshelf this year. * Red magazine *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-9030-9 (9781409590309)
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Holly Bourne is a bestselling and critically acclaimed author. Inspired by her work with young people, and her own experiences of everyday sexism, Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.