Books like Not-so-normal Norman by Cynthia Stowe
When his father loses work because of a back injury, 10‑year‑old Anthony looks for a way out of the family's financial strain. He finds a unique opportunity: controlling a huge tarantula named Norman and earning a paycheck. The story follows Anthony's clever schemes and unusual friendship as he learns responsibility, earns money, and discovers that family and perseverance can overcome hardship.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cynthia Stowe
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