A review by afro8921
Sure Signs of Crazy by Karen Harrington

4.0

Sarah Nelson is an 11 year-old living in garland, texas with her dad. Like most 11 year-olds, she wants to fit in and be excepted. Unfortunately she is plagued by the notoriety surrounding her mother and the instability that causes in her housing situation. I loved the literal use of language in this book. Mean kids become "darts" because their words are sharp and painful. Sarah has also identfied several "trouble" words she can't use for fear of upsetting her father. This story looks at the difficulties experienced by one family as they struggle to deal with mental health issues.