in 2006, and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider Family Book Award. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she's meant to have?Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself. Lords debut novel Rules was published by Scholastic, Inc. Jack doesn't fit in, and Emma's worried he'll make her stand out.Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. He can't stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he's obsessed with animals. On the first day of school, she's paired with a boy named Jack for a project. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school.But things don't go as planned. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. They're supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true." - The Horn Book Product Details be intrigued by this exploration of dealing with differences." - Kirkus Reviews"A rewarding that may well inspire readers to think about others' points of view." - Publishers Weekly"This is an absorbing tale about valuing people even when it's difficult.
A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter." - School Library Journal"Middle-grade readers will. Praise for Rules:Newbery Honor bookSchneider Family Book AwardALA Notable Book Selection"Catherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The emotions in this fast-paced novel ring true." - The Horn Book
A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter." - School Library Journal"Middle-grade readers will. Description Details Reviews Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know youre a little different.
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