Lord, C. (2006). Rules. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Catherine has an autistic
brother named David. In order to help him assimilate into the world as
naturally as possible, she creates rules for her brother. Unbeknownst to
her, it isn't David who needs the rules; it may just be her and the rest of the
society. Catherine learns through her brother David, and her blossoming
friendship with a boy named Jason, that being different isn't bad or wrong.
Catherine learns that appearances aren't everything, and that people who
seem like they're one thing, don't always deliver.
Teachers can use this
book to expose students to the opposite idea as Out of My Mind. Instead of analyzing the
plot, characters, and theme from the point of view of the disabled character,
teachers can analyze what is happening in the world from the opposing side. In
addition, both of these books can be used to juxtapose events and their effects
on the characters.
Parents can also use
these novels in a similar fashion, but in a more intimate setting. Parents
can also explore these perspectives to enhance personal growth for
children as well as children.
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