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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 5, 2008
Pros: Realistic portrait of growing up different
Cons: Predictable ending
Summary: Twelve-year-old Catherine's autistic younger brother David is a constant source of embarrassment for her, from his hand flapping and public tantrums to socially inappropriate behaviors such as dropping his pants in public. Catherine is constantly ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 4, 2008
Pros: Strong characterization, solid message about acceptance
Cons: Could've been longer
Summary: Don't judge a book by its cover, unless it's got a picture of a ferris wheel on it (something tragic always happens in those). Exception #2: If it's Cynthia Lord's Rules. Because the delicious aquamarine fish-and-rubber-ducky cover is the perfect ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2007
Pros: Beautiful writing, endearing message
Cons: Please see review
Summary: NICOLE’S RULES: *Good literature must convey an universal truth. *Children’s books must possess endings that neither cause readers to sink into a miserable bog, nor float youngsters into endless clouds. *All works of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 15, 2007
Pros: Fully-fleshed out characters; tender and humorous tone; important subject well-handled
Cons: ~~
Summary: Adolescence can be such a painful, self-conscious time...and also hilarious and exciting! Who among us can't remember the feelings that come with being 12-on-the-verge-of-13, and wondering if everyone in the world is more "normal" or more blessedly ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2007
Pros: Honest look at a family with an autistic child, adolescent conflicts, humor, fresh perspective
Cons: None
Summary: Twelve-year old Catherine wants only a “normal” life, but that is just not her destiny. Her brother David is autistic and she struggles with her dual relationships as both the loving sister and embarrassed adolescent girl. In her role of a ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 12, 2008
Pros: Interesting the whole way through!
Cons: I think its more for younger girls because it is about a 12-year-old girl.
Summary: I loved the book Rules! It made me think about other peoples point of views. i just couldn't put it down! it was interesting the whole way through, it didn't have any boring parts. I loved the book and would strongly recommend it to any
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