Rules by Cynthia Lord (English) Paperback Book

Description: Rules by Cynthia Lord 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? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Suitable for anyone with a relative with autism. Author Biography Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of Rules, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed Half a Chance and A Handful of Stars. She made her picture-book debut with Hot Rod Hamster, which won several awards, including the Parents Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com. Review 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 Prizes Short-listed for Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2010 Review Quote 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 its difficult. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true." -- The Horn Book Excerpt from Book Praise for Rules:"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"A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter." -School Library JournalThis is an absorbing tale about valuing people even when its difficult. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true." -The Horn Book Details ISBN0439443830 Author Cynthia Lord Short Title RULES Pages 200 Publisher Scholastic Paperbacks Language English ISBN-10 0439443830 ISBN-13 9780439443838 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-09-30 Imprint Cartwheel Books Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781428152113 Place of Publication New York City Audience Age 9-12 DOI 10.1604/9780439443838 Audience Children/Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43887124;

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