This book was terrible!!! DONT READ IT!!! SOOOOOOO inappropriate!!!
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Rules
(2006, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Cynthia Lord)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Newbery honoree about life with an autistic sib.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rules
Parents need to know that there's nothing of concern here -- and much to be celebrated, particularly the main character's introspectiveness.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about autism. What is it? What would it be like to live with an autistic person? What might it be like to be autistic? Children may want to know more about it -- see the Related Books and Media section below for some helpful links. Also, kids might be interested in compiling their own lists of rules for daily living.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Terrible for anyone!! DON'T READIT!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great for anyone 9 and up!!
i LOVED this book! It has a lot of great messages in it, it's very appropriate, no violence, negative messages, bad role models, inappropriate sexual behavior, foul language, noticeable product placement, drinking, drugs or smoking. Very appropriate and educational. It has positive messages and the characters are good role models.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
Unpositive messages for 9 year olds
i think that it has some misleading "rules" for younger children. EX: leaving out isnt the same as lying....
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Good for people older than kids (tweens,older kids etc)
Love it. The book is just awsome and I really recomend it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
I loved this book it was amazing out of all four I read this summer!:)
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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