Grades 5-6
Committee Annotation:
In the kid's book, Frog and Toad knew how to be friends, but in real life the rules are more complicated, especially when you have a younger brother with autism.
Subjects: Friendship, brothers and sisters, autism, paraplegic, attitudes towards people with disabilities, communication
Author web site: http://www.cynthialord.com/rules.htm
41 comments:
The book Rules is a well written book that shows a girl named Catherine is very creative, friendly, and smart. David is Catherine's brother, it is very hard to teach David Catherines rules because has autisum. Some of David rules are, chew with your mouth closed, no toys in the fish tank. This book is one of the 2008 children nomanees and it is a very funny book with a boy who has autium.
By: Sam B.,and Catherine c.
St.Philips School
Rules was an enjoyable book. It tells you about reality and how kids can be diagnosed with autism. In the book Catherine sets rules for her brother David to remeber in his life. David does not always remeber these Rules but Catherine helps him. Catherine is patient with David but sometimes she gets frustrated with him because he does not understand. We recomend this book for preteens.
Noelle C, Jackie G, SPS
I don't really no what it's like to have autisum,but at my old school there was a kid with it in our class.I felt really bad for him alot of people laughed at him i didn't like it when they did.
Jordan
W.L.Callahan
Biriville Rode Island
Rules was a joy to read. Catherine tries to teach her brother rules but it is hard because David has autisum. I recommend this book to anyone.I made a connection because my mom's friend's son has autisum but he's very smart.
Bethany
WLC Burrillville
Jessica
Charlestown School
Chariho
I thought RULES was an excellent book. It tells about different disabilities and abilities. It also tells how families cope, when their loved ones have disabilities.
Catherine tells the story of her autistic brother, David, and her paraplegic friend, Jason. Find out more in RULES.
this is good.
This book is so good.
Rules sounds like a realy good book. I hope that I can read it soon.
Mary
Blackrock
Room 9
Rules is a great book. It teaches you to respect the special needs children at your school. I definetley love this book!
Hunter 4c
Charlestown School
Chariho
Rules by Cynthia Lord is a book about a girl named Catherine who has a brother that is autistic. She always tries to tell her brother rules like,"No toys in the fish tank." Read Rules to find out if her brother learns Catherine's rules for life.
Rules is a good book for people who want to learn about friendship. Catherine tries to teach her little brother, David, who has autism,about life by giving him rules. It is a very funny book.
Lauren D.
Steere Farm Elementary School
Burrillville
rules is a good book about friendship caring and everything else for people with disibillites i loved reading it got me so close up in the action and catherine helps her litlle brother by giving him rules of life like never put your boats in the fish bowl catherine had thoughtful feeling for jason a boy with a mental disorder she helps hims with the pictures he draws and every time she saw him she gave him more pictures
by;kristina I
steere farm elementry school burillville
This book is soooooooo good. When Cathrine met Kristey,Kristey's first words were "Is he okay?" Cathrine was made at that but says "He's fine."
Michaela
Burriville
W.L.Callahan
this book was amazing and i would deffinatly say this was the best book i have ever read. cathrine was my favorite charactor in this book and has learned to except things the way they are.
Have you ever thought that your life couldn’t get any better but just get worse? Well obviously you don’t have a little brother with autism. In the story Rules, twelve year old Catherine faces everyday challenges twice as hard as anyone else when he autistic brother David, is around. She wants to stick up for him when people make fun, but she also wants to live a normal life without the embarrassing things David does. When a new girl Kristi, moves in next door Catherine raises her hopes thinking that Kristi will be a new best friend. But when Kristi’s first words to Catherine are, “Is he ok?”, when David has a fit on the porch Catherine worries.
I like the book Rules because the way the author, Cynthia Lord, wrote it. One of David’s rules is used as the title of each chapter. It also teaches a lesson in a way. Some how it teaches you “don’t judge a book by its cover” but in a different way. Like Catherine didn’t want to ignore Jason just because he was in a wheel chair and couldn’t talk. So the author taught the lesson, “Don’t judge a person by their disability.”
The only thing I don’t like about this book is that it has an end.
Elizabeth
John Wickes
warwick
I think that Rules is mostly heartwarming because of Catherine and David’s relationship. An example is “What did you wish for?” “ Grape soda.” “Taking one of his fluttering hands, I wrap his fingers tightly around a dollar. “Wish granted, Toad.”. Rules is also easy to follow because almost any 6th grade girl can relate to Catherine: getting in fights with friends, being teased, and hiding from your friends if you don’t want to talk.
Kassidy
Lippitt School
Warwick
Rules was a good book. I liked it because close to the end Catherine realized the true meaning of friendship. Plus she realized that Cristy was not a true friend because she did not like the fact that Jason was her friend.
By. HALEY
callahan school
I liked this book because it had rules for chapter names! The rules are for David. For example, the rule,"Late doesn't mean not coming."is one of the chapter's names.I reccemend this book to 4th grade and above.
Duncan H.
Cedar Hill
I liked the book, Rules, a lot because it was funny,sad,and happy.For example it was funny when Jason said, "stupid speach lady." It was sad when Kristy said, "You're no fun." It was happy when Catherine went to the dance with Jason. All these different events made it a very enjoyable book.
I liked the book, Rules, because it was funny, sad, and happy. For example, it was funny when Jason said, "Stupid speach lady." It was sad when Kristy said, "You're no fun." It was happy when Catherine went to the dance with Jason. All these different events made it a very enjoyable book.
Philip M.
Cedar Hill
i like this book becaue it was mostly about rules.
Morgan
W.L. Callahan
Burrivill
I thought Rules was a pretty boogood book. I liked the plot and where the story was going. Although I think Cynthia Lord could have used a bit more excitement. I guess it wasn't really the book for me.
i loved this book it is well written the only bad thing is the ending boring
This is the best book i have ever read. it is about a brother and sister. the sister has a brother who is younger and has autsm and it is just like me i have a little brother and he has autism. i love this book so much and i own it so i can read it over and over and i plan to!
david
Metcalf school
Exeter RI
"No toys in the fish tank". If you like books with funny rules,Rules is the perfect book for you.In Rules you will be amazed how Catherine feels with her little brother David who has autisim.In the begining Catherine feels annoyed and embarresesed by David and later she meets a boy who can't walk without a wheel chair and can't speak,but at the end she learns a important lesson from him " you can't be embarresed by someone who is different.
Alexis
Metcalf Elementary School
Exeter,RI
"No toys in the fish tank" If you think that rule is weird you should hear the other rules in Catherine and Davids house.In this humorous story you will learn not to be embaressed of what your friends appearences are as you have a few chuckles on the way.In this story Catherine has a little brother David that has autisum so David goes to speech lessons.There Catherine meets a friend that is simalor to David. It is an awsome book if you like huomor.After reading this book you will learn not to judge a book by it's cover.Read the book to find out what happens to Catherine,David,and Catherines new friend.
Mason
Metcalf school
Exeter, RI
5:00 o'clock and Dad will be home to go to the video store. RULES by CYNTHIA LORD is an excellent book. The reason why David thinks that is because he has autism. This book is about 12 year old Katherine and David. this is a great book.
Sarah
Metcalf School
Exeter,RI
"Fix"David said holding the VCR in his hands with the tape spilling out.This is how everyday is in Catherine's house.If you like family trouble then you will like this book.Even though I didn't like this book you may.This book wasn't exciting to me because it's full of friend and family trouble.Catherine has to much hasil in her life for me to handle as a reader.The only part I enjoyed wasthe hilarious rules that Catherine tells David."no toys in the fish tank"and "Don't hug the mail man" are some of the hilarious rules.Just because I didn't enjoy this book doesn't mean you won't.If I were you I would try it.
codyD
Metcalf school
Exeter,RI
No toys in the fishtank is one of the many rules for David. Catherine is one of the main chartacter and is Davids sister. She is always trying to teach David the rules of the world but David just won't lern.
Evan
Metcalf School
Exeter RI
"People sometimes laugh when they like you. But sometimes they laugh to hurt you." This is one of the many rules at David and Cathrines house. Twelve year old Cathrine cant live a normal life but she cant,because her brother David has autism. In this book Cathrine meets a new friend at Davids occupational theropy. If you like books with mager leage problems, Rules by Cynthia Lord is the book for you.
Amber
Metcalf School
Exeter RI
"NO TOYS IN THE FISH TANK!!!"
that is one of the crazy rules in the big book.I enjoyed this book,why do you ask? because it was entertainment!This book is about a girl named Catherine and her brother David who has Autism. Life for Catherine is hard but she deals with it,well sort of. If you like hilarious books that never get boring, then this book is made for you!!! I loved this book Rules by Cynthia Lord. I hope they make a Rules II.
I think Rules makes you think about your life. It also makes you think about what is “normal.”
Emma
Hampden Meadows School
Barrington
I think Rules is a great book. I also think that anyone who likes to read books that could happen in real life, and those who enjoy reading wonderful stories of friendship would like it.
Anonymous
Hampden Meadows School
Barrington
I think Rules is a great book. My favorite part is when Catherine meets a boy named Jason and a girl named Kristi. I think Cynthia Lord is my new favorite author.
Alicia
Hampden Meadows School
Rules was a good book. I liked the way it seemed so real. I thought there were funny parts. I liked the way Catherine wrote rules for David.
Room 5
Hampden Meadows School
Rules is a good book. it would be so cool if they made a sequal! I recomend this book to anyone.
k.
cranston- calvert
I think Rules is a wonderful book. I like the part when Catherine goes swimming with Kristy, her new neighbor. Another good part was when she made friends with a boy at he therapy center. I would recommend it tp fourth and fifth graders.
Alicia
Hampden MEadows School
Barrington
I like rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rules was an awesome book. I liked it because it relates to real life, just like a girl dealing with her little brother. I thought it was funny too!
Sara S.
Steere Farm Elementary School
Burrillville
Rules was an awesome book about a boy named David that is diagnosed with autism. In this book David's sister Catherine teaches him rules. But it is sometime it is not easy because David misbehaves and Catherine gets frustrated. This is the best book ever!!!!!
Abby E.
warwick, ri
Scott School
hi this book is one of my favorite book i am picky when it comes to book but this book was so easy to pick out i did for a report and i got a really good grade it had to be over 10 chapters so i did this book u go cynthia lord
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