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Sep 26, 2023TobiTheStar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book, I have already read it twice. this book is about a sister's perspective of her brother's autism, one day when she is helping take her brother to OT she finds an unlikely friend. if you love drama and a touch of learning…
Jun 26, 2022goldenbeetle rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I read this when I was younger, however, now as a grown adult, I'm sad to say the writing style was too minimalist for me to enjoy. I loved this novel when I was younger. I loved that the protagonist's voice was realistic to girls her age,…
Jun 28, 2021
Catherine tries her hardest to be a great big sister to her autistic brother, but it is rarely easy. So, she makes “rules” for her brother to follow in hopes that it’ll help him fit in. This award winning novel, "Rules" is filled with…
Jul 20, 2019Cinnimon_Bunnycorn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is beautiful. I can really relate to Cathrine in terms that she doesn't feel like she belongs, and that her parents favour David because he has Autism. I thought that Kristi was a bit of a jerk toward Cathrine, because she…
Apr 28, 2018
this book is just amazing. i myself have a sibling with autism, so this was totally relate able. whether you know anyone with autism or you don't, I TOTALLY RECOMMEND this book.
Sep 17, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Words cannot express how incredibly heartwarming and impressive the “Rules” novel by Cynthia Lord was. It was an absolutely beautiful and emotion-filled read and although I personally cannot directly relate to Catherine’s life, I can…
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Jun 28, 2017GCPL_Youth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this with a 3rd Grade Book Club and it was a huge hit. It opened up discussions about autism and gave the kids a perspective that they could easily understand. I can't recommend this book enough.
Jun 27, 2017
All time favorite! I never read books more than once and I have read rules 6 times, about to be 7. This book allows for readers to find a new Understanding for Autism, which not many people can do. His book allowed for me to realize…
Jan 24, 2017lb9034367 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Just couldn't get into this book.
Sep 23, 2016
Twelve-year-old Catherine justs wants a normal life. But this can be difficult if everything about your life and your family is so very different. Catherine has had to be a big sister to a brother with autism, which has caused her no…
Oct 17, 2015obertrand rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
funny, cool, awesome
Jul 02, 2015Lmkleck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It hist close to home as i have a friend and a younger sister with autism. I admire the main character for stepping up and helping her brother and new friend.
Jun 05, 2015orange_hamster_168 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rules expresses living with a sibling with a disability. It is an interesting point of view,
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Apr 07, 2014KRockstar10 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I liked this book very much. It's a quick read, and I enjoyed the character of Catherine. The reason I gave three stars instead of four is that I felt this book was incomplete. I couldn't tell you what's missing, but I was looking for more…
Apr 03, 2014modestgoddess rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed this very much. Very satisfying read.
Apr 27, 2013
I recommend this book for reading because it brings insight on people with autism and sister and brothers of those with it. The view if from the siblings who know how it feels to deal with frustrations, the good and the bad of dealing with…
Mar 10, 2013Nancy J Mata rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend this book because it touches a really sensitive topic, Autism. As adults we try to deal with different situations and sometimes we forget that our children have to deal with the same issues. I love the way this book…
Feb 25, 2013
Cynthia Lord captures the delicate dynamics in a family that revolves around a child's disability. I would definitely recommend this book for students because of how it is about being different and finding acceptance. It is a warm read and…
Feb 25, 2013
“Rules”, by Cynthia Lord is a book about a girl name Catherine and her brother David who struggles through life with autism. Catherine overcomes several obstacles when she learns more about her brother’s situation. This book is very…
Feb 18, 2013
I recommend this book to any parent, teacher, or caregiver, of an autistic child. This book makes you realize what is really important in life, and how to handle certain situations appropriately. This book is at the same time sad, funny,…
sweetpea916
Feb 16, 2013sweetpea916 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book that helps you understand struggles of an autistic child and his family. Helps to understand how an autistic child doesn't always get rules and needs things to always be on a schedule. Great read!
lakevilla_IDOL
Dec 11, 2012lakevilla_IDOL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book, a tear-jerker at some points but deffinitely a great book to read. I think this book helps children better understand all the struggles an autistic child has and all the family has to go through them. Even to the…
Aug 15, 2012
Excellent book.
Jul 27, 2012NatsuLuva rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
i enjoyed this book it made me laugh at some parts
Jul 19, 2012Sarah Daniel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
i really enjoyed this book