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Product Identifiers

PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-100439443830

ISBN-139780439443838

eBay Product ID (ePID)65923030

Product Key Features

Book TitleRules (Scholastic Gold)

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSocial Themes / Special Needs, Family / Siblings, General, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Publication Year2008

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorCynthia Lord

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2005-017519

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsPraise 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, Praise for Rules : Newbery Honor book Schneider Family Book Award ALA 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

Grade FromFourth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey DecimalFic

SynopsisTwelve-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?, 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?, 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?