Month: April 2023

Rules by Cynthia Lord is an insightful novel. The book is told from the perspective of twelve-year-old Catherine.

Catherine has a younger brother named David, who has autism. All Catherine wants is to have a ‘normal’ brother, so she formulates a list of rules to keep him from embarrassing her in public. But as the story unravels and Catherine starts to spend more time with her new friend, Jason, who also has a disability, Catherine realizes that the rules she created may not be as helpful or vital as she thought.

Throughout the novel, Cynthia Lord does an excellent job of capturing the frustrations and challenges that Catherine overcomes while still keeping a sense of hope and optimism.

Overall, Rules is a touching novel that offers an essential message of acceptance, understanding, and the power of love to overcome even the most challenging obstacles. If you liked the book Wonder, then you should read Rules.

Finally Seen by Kelly Yang is a heartwarming book. The book follows a 10-year-old Chinese girl named Lina Gao who arrives for the first time in America. Throughout the book, Lina faces the challenges of racism and is verbally bullied by her classmates because of her accent. Lina also struggles with learning a new language and making friends because of the language barrier. During the story, Lina learns about the values of friendship, courage, and perseverance. Kelly Yang’s writing is heartfelt and authentic, and her characters are relatable and well-drawn. The novel is a powerful reminder that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. In conclusion, Finally Seen is an inspiring and touching novel that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. If you are a fan of children’s fiction on social situations then you should read Finally Seen.