Rules:
Author: Cynthia Lord
Title: Rules
Illustrator: n/a
Genre: Chapter Book
Subgenre: friendship
Theme: Friendship; disabilities
Primary Characters & Secondary Characters: Catherine, David, Mom, Dad, Kristi, Jason, Ms. Moorehouse, Ryan
Awards: Newberry Honor Book 2007
Date of Publication: 2006
Publishing Company: Harper Collins
Summary: This book describes the life of a typical sixth grade girl. Her brother has Autism and she meets another boy with a disability while at therapy with her brother. She and Jason become friends but Catherine does not know how to tell her other friends about Jason who is in a wheelchair and speaks with a communication board. Through her artistic abilities and the love of music the two make a bond, which in turn opens Catherine’s eyes to another world. This would be a great book when discussing bullying, acceptance or friendship.
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