![]() ![]() Like the equally outstanding TRU CONFESSIONS by Janet Tashjian, I recommend RULES to young kids and families alike in hopes of encouraging acceptance and compassion. Twelve year old Catherine just wants a normal life, but she thinks that's impossible with a family that revolves around her brother's autism. Some people think they know who you are, when really they don't. By allowing Catherine room for error, for apologies, and for acceptance, the young protagonist is very likable and relatable. A boy takes off his shirt to swim, but not his shorts. ![]() ![]() It was a pleasant read due to the warm narrative and the honesty of the afflictions, emotions, and relationships. Jason turns out to be the friend she never expected. This Study Guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Rules. Kristi could be the cool best friend Catherine has always wanted. Then Catherine meets two kids her age who are about to change the rules: Kristi, the new girl next door who she is in awe of immediately, and Jason, a paraplegic who she meets while waiting for her brother to finish an Occupational Therapy (OT) session. ![]() No matter what happens, she tries to teach David rules to make sure he knows the do's and don'ts of life. Through the eyes of 12 year old Catherine, we see how her little brother's autism touches each of her family members in different ways: her mother is caring, her father is distant, and Catherine is both his sister and his teacher. Cynthia Lord's debut novel RULES is a tender look at adolescence and autism. ![]()
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