Ten Miles Past Normal

Reader: Emily
Age: 16
Title: Ten Miles Past Normal
Author: Francis O'Roark Dowell
Publisher: Antheneum Books For Young Readers
Pub Date: 03/22/2011
Galley: Yes
Recommend: No
Compelling Aspect of the Book: Despite having to deal with her neglectful best friend and transferring to a new school, Janie manages to stay true to her character and not change herself to fit in with other people.
Comments: I found the goat farming hippie parents hilarious and a good part of the story. Janie's reluctance to meet new people at school is discouraging and makes her seem a little under-developed.
Cover: The front image is fairly engaging, but the animals appear to be cows, not the goats they should be. In addition, the girl looks too old to be the main character.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 12-15
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal