Cynthia lord what two animals are on the cover of rules. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2006, and was written by cynthia lord. Rules, cynthia lords newbery and ala awardwinning debut novel, is a tender look at the frustration, struggle, devotion, and hope experienced. Catherine just wants a normal life, but there is more than her younger brother that complicates that. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Her brothers autism challenges catherines ideas of what it means to have a normal life.
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