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Searching for Normal

by C. J. Darlington

Searching for Normal

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Searching for Normal

Set in Riverbend, Indiana, the second Riverbend Friends novel centers on Shay Mitchell as she navigates high school, life with her aunt, and an undisclosed past. News that her biological father is a famous horse trainer gives her a chance to pursue a connection she hopes might bring a sense of belonging. The book brings together bullying, grief, and complicated family relationships within a Christian perspective, including an emphasis on faith in how its young characters face problems. Shay’s search for family and acceptance anchors a story about the uncertainty of trying to find a place to call home.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen and young adult readers interested in Christian fiction.
  • Readers looking for a story about bullying, grief, or complex family dynamics.
  • Those following the Riverbend Friends series; this is its second book.

Themes

Belonging and familyBullyingGriefFaith and problem-solving

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Book overview

An authentic, Christian book for teen girls about the surprises and struggles that come with finding where you belong.

Searching for Normal is the second book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Six months ago Shay Mitchell's life changed forever. Now she's just trying to survive high school bullies, drama class, and living with her Aunt Laura above the bookstore. No one, not even her new friends, knows her real story or the reason she's living with her aunt in the first place.

When Shay learns the truth about her biological father being a famous horse trainer, she jumps at the opportunity to meet him. This could be her chance! Maybe she'll finally find the normal life she's longed for―a life where she feels loved and wanted―you know, part of a real family.

  • Book 2 in the Riverbend Friends series
  • Tackles hard-hitting topics like bullying, grief, and complex family dynamics from a faith-based perspective
  • Features relatable, imperfect characters to encourage teen and tween girls ages 12-16
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