This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance -- beyond the rules.Rules joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life, which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public" -- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?
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Cynthia Lord is the mother of two children, one of whom has autism. A former teacher, behavioural specialist, and bookseller, she lives with her husband and children in Maine.
Praise for Rules:Newbery Honor bookSchneider Family Book AwardALA Notable Book Selection"Catherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak... A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter." -- School Library Journal"Middle-grade readers will... be intrigued by this exploration of dealing with differences." -- Kirkus Reviews"A rewarding that may well inspire readers to think about others' points of view." -- Publishers Weekly"This is an absorbing tale about valuing people even when it's difficult. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true." -- The Horn Book
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