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Rules

By: Cynthia Lord
Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
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Catherine, a 12-year-old girl with big responsibilities, loves her autistic younger brother David and makes lists of rules she thinks will help him get by. But she often feels that her parents, focused on special care for David, forget that she exists, too.

Rules, Cynthia Lord's Newbery and ALA Award-winning debut novel, is a tender look at the frustration, struggle, devotion, and hope experienced by families with autistic children.

©2006 Cynthia Lord (P)2007 Recorded Books Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Heartfelt Teen Fiction

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  • Newbery Honor Book, 2007
Touching Story • Realistic Portrayal • Excellent Narration • Emotional Journey • Meaningful Message • Youthful Voice

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The glimpse into a young teen's growing up with an autistic sibling is refreshing, and I loved the performance and inclusion of a nonverbal, wheelchaired character who is neurotypical.
My only critique is the portrayal of adults rarely showing up for their children, or showing up overprotectively or obliviously. As a parent to neurodiverse and medically complex kids, I realize this is a sore spot, and on one hand I do like the call out for adults' awareness, but I thought the portrayals were a bit harsh.

voices great

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I have 2 boys with Autism and 3 other kiddos. This story is so relatable for families! it made me realize we aren't alone and looks at the perspective of the sisters and it's a beautiful story.

Great Story

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This book was a totally eye opening book. It will really make you think the next time you look at people funny or say anything. I heard this book with kids (12 and 10) and they LOVED this book.

Amazing!

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I love that there is a book that young adults can read from the perspective of a young adult that has a sibling with a disability. Well done.

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This book reading was amazing the girl who was reading it really made me fell like someone was next to me reading it to me

AMAZING

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