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Rules
Cynthia Lord (2006) , 160-200 pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Special Needs, Summer
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Will Catherine's brother, David, ever
learn the rules? "A boy can take off
his shirt to swim, but not his
shorts." "No toys in the fish tank."
And many more. She writes them down on
her sketchbook to remind him when he
forgets, because David has autism.
Catherine goes with David to therapy
and meets Jason. He's unlike any boy
she's ever met, but soon they become
friends. When Kristi moves next door,
Catherine thinks she might have
a "normal" life. Through the course of
the summer, she finds out that "normal"
is not easily defined. As she reminds
David of the rules, she realizes that
some rules in life are too complex to
be written down.
Reviewed by: Emily / South County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Sophie, age 9 from Massachusetts
I loved Rules because it taught me the lesson that is, nothing is normal
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Casey, age 10 from North Carolina
I love This book! I want to read it again and again!
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alli, age 9 from North Carolina
rules is a good book because, it has problems that sound realistic.some girls can relate to the things that happen. well thats all for now !(you should read this book)
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