Catherine's brother David isn't like other brothers; yes, he does tend to "bother" her, but what brother doesn't? David, though, is a little different because he has autism. In order for David and Catherine to survive together, Catherine makes up rules for David to follow. In addition to helping David learn these rules, Catherine also meets a boy name Jason who has his own problems to deal with. Can Catherine help both David and Jason, or do they end up helping Catherine? Continue reading to find out!
Evaluative Criteria: Characters and Culture
Catherine just wants a bit of
normalcy, is that too much to ask for? When it comes to her and her brother
David, the definition of “normal” is subjective. In Rules, we see how our main character is given a huge role in
helping take charge of her autistic brother, and many times this infringes on
her ability to experience “normal” pre-teen life. We see how she, a young girl,
is given many responsibilities in the lives of two boys with different types of
disabilities. The males in this book take a minor role compared to the growing
that Catherine has to do in order to help them with their needs, which she
later finds help her in her quest for the life she so desperately wants.
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Lord, C. (2006). Rules. New York, New York: Scholastic.
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