Rules (Scholastic Gold)

About this book

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?

Reviews

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

"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