1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Lord, Cynthia. 2006. Rules. New York. ISBN 97880439443821
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Writer Cynthia Lord’s debut novel Rules stars a protagonist, a twelve year old girl named Catherine, who is dealing with her autistic brother’s David’s quirks, while being a pre-teen trying to find her place in the world; her brother’s different actions sometimes embarrass her. She longs for a “normal” brother, one who knows how to behave properly and not embarrass her, she feels people judge her, her family and David, and that is why they don’t get invited to parties and events. Catherine matures and learns to appreciate her brother’s unique sense of being.
Lord, Cynthia. 2006. Rules. New York. ISBN 97880439443821
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Writer Cynthia Lord’s debut novel Rules stars a protagonist, a twelve year old girl named Catherine, who is dealing with her autistic brother’s David’s quirks, while being a pre-teen trying to find her place in the world; her brother’s different actions sometimes embarrass her. She longs for a “normal” brother, one who knows how to behave properly and not embarrass her, she feels people judge her, her family and David, and that is why they don’t get invited to parties and events. Catherine matures and learns to appreciate her brother’s unique sense of being.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Lord’s novel is a heartwarming narrative told in the protagonist’s Catherine’s point of view, she recounts her experiences alongside her brother David, who is autistic, and what is like growing up with a brother like him. Sometimes she does experience sibling jealously, and is not content with always being placed second to her brother, but begrudgingly understands why her parents do so Being a pre-teen she handles her brother’s uniqueness in stride, yet sometimes she struggles with other’s judging or unapproving looks, and wishes her brother was normal, but through her day to day experiences with her brother, she learns to accept him for who he is her brother who is just being the best version of himself. Her love for her brother triumphs over her being embarrassed by certain things he does!
Lord’s novel is a heartwarming narrative told in the protagonist’s Catherine’s point of view, she recounts her experiences alongside her brother David, who is autistic, and what is like growing up with a brother like him. Sometimes she does experience sibling jealously, and is not content with always being placed second to her brother, but begrudgingly understands why her parents do so Being a pre-teen she handles her brother’s uniqueness in stride, yet sometimes she struggles with other’s judging or unapproving looks, and wishes her brother was normal, but through her day to day experiences with her brother, she learns to accept him for who he is her brother who is just being the best version of himself. Her love for her brother triumphs over her being embarrassed by certain things he does!
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
Newbery Honor Book
Newbery Honor Book
Good reads starred review: “A heartfelt and witty debut about
feeling different and finding acceptance—beyond the rules.
CommonSense Media starred review: “The main character wrestles
with how to deal lovingly with her autistic brother and how to be a friend to a
mute paraplegic boy.
5. CONNECTIONS
*Children may enjoy exploring some other fantasy novels written by Cynthia Lord:
*Look for these other fantasy and wonderful stories:
Lord, Cynthia. A Handful of Stars. ISBN 9780545700276
*Children may enjoy exploring some other fantasy novels written by Cynthia Lord:
*Look for these other fantasy and wonderful stories:
Lord, Cynthia. A Handful of Stars. ISBN 9780545700276
Lord, Cynthia. Touch
Blue. ISBN 9780545035323
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