Normal Family
Submision Type
book
Logline
An adorable boy struggles to survive four outlandish family holidays in 1968 in this bittersweet coming-of-age novel. The entire action is set over four holidays in 1968 among an eccentric family of writers. Humor masks pain in this moving portrait of a boy becoming a young man.
Genre
Comedy
Short Summary
The story opens at the breakfast table on Thanksgiving morning in 1968, where our young hero is unable to get any of the eccentric characters to acknowledge his existence. This is the first of four holidays where no food will find its way to his mouth.
Setting
Greenwich, CT; Providence RI
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Henry Pendergast
Age: Ten
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Charming,Empathetic,Engaging,Educated,Sarcastic,Funny,Selfless,Obedient
Additional Character Details
Name: George Pendergast
Age: 79
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Aggressive,Clumsy,Complex,Crazy,Decisive,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Sexy,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sarcastic,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Eve Pendergast
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Complex,Desperate,Engaging,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Underdog,Sexy,Blunt,Selfless,Funny,Sarcastic,Secretive,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Eve Pendergast
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Aggressive,Clumsy,Complex,Crazy,Desperate,Empathetic,Heroic,Educated,Funny,Outspoken,Seductive,Sophisticated