Rules (Scholastic Gold), (Paperback)

from Whisper1

This 2007 Newbery Honor book is a gem! Like many YA books, the situations are difficult. Twelve year old Catherine loves, but resents, her young autistic brother David. At times she is patient, yet there are many instances when she is at her wits end and embarrassed by his obsessive, erratic beha...

from alestp

I ordered this book as required reading for my child this summer. After sitting with my child and reading certain chapters and looking at the comprehension questions found online, I would definitely recommend Cynthia Lord's book to siblings of disabled children. It projected an understanding of o...

from Whisper1

This 2007 Newbery Honor book is a gem! Like many YA books, the situations are difficult. Twelve year old Catherine loves, but resents, her young autistic brother David. At times she is patient, yet there are many instances when she is at her wits end and embarrassed by his obsessive, erratic beha...

from mburgess

Cath's brother David has Autism. She has trouble accepting his behaviors. Cath is embarrassed by David's behaviors due to his autism. Through the story Cath begins to grow as a character. This book is a good example of what it might be like to be part of a family that struggles with Autism.

from ladycato

Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of experience in making rules. They are necessary when dealing with her little brother with autism. "No toys in the fish tank. Keep your pants on in public. Flush!" She's tired of always looking out for David, sick of being embarrassed by his impulsive behavior...