Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life.

This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance - beyond the rules. Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 Physical Information: 0.7' H x 5.2' W x 7.3' (0.35 lbs) 224 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - CanadianĪwards: Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2010 Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings 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.īut 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? Paperback (Chinese) (July 13th, 2007): $26.WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeĪnnotation: Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life.Juvenile Fiction / Disabilities & Special Needs.Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings.Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true.' - The Horn Book Product Details 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. A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter.' - School Library Journal'Middle-grade readers will. 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. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true.' - The Horn Book

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