Rules

In this 2007 Newbery Honor Book, twelve-year-old Catherine navigates the challenges of having a brother with autism, striving for a sense of normalcy amid her family's focus on his needs. As she attempts to teach him social rules to curb his embarrassing behaviors, her summer takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jason, a boy with a disability, and Kristi, her ideal neighbor. This heartwarming debut explores themes of difference and acceptance, inviting readers to ponder what it truly means to be "normal."