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When was Rules by Cynthia Lord written?
2006
Cynthia Lord’s debut novel Rules (Scholastic, 2006) was recently hailed as “a heartwarming first novel” by Booklist.
Where does Rules by Cynthia Lord take place?
The setting of a book is where and when the story takes place. The setting for the book Rules includes the main character Catherine’s house and neighborhood during the summer, as well as the occupational therapy clinic where Catherine’s brother goes for therapy.
What grade level is Rules by Cynthia Lord?
Rules
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Word Count |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 – 8 | Grades 3 – 5 | 31368 |
What type of book is Rules by Cynthia Lord?
Novel
Children’s literatureFiction
Rules/Genres
Is fiction based on real events?
Fiction is fabricated and based on the author’s imagination. Short stories, novels, myths, legends, and fairy tales are all considered fiction. While settings, plot points, and characters in fiction are sometimes based on real-life events or people, writers use such things as jumping off points for their stories.
What is the message of the book rules?
Themes: friendship, honesty, acceptance, and diversity. What expectations do you have from the book cover? When you hear the word “rules,” how do you feel and what comes to your mind?
What is the theme of the novel rules?
Being there for people who don’t have the same privileges or abilities is a big part of moral goodness. Ultimately, this is the main theme of the story. Catherine is a hero because she (literally) gives a voice to a voiceless minority, those not as enabled as the rest, either through mental or physical handicaps.
What happens at the end of the book Rules by Cynthia Lord?
Kristi shows her true colors by being snotty about Jason, and Catherine ends up “dancing” with Jason, her true friend. In the end, Catherine has grown and has learned to find a balance between caring for David and establishing her own identity.
How long is the book rules?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780439443838 |
|---|---|
| Publication date: | 09/01/2008 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Sales rank: | 8,676 |
Is the narrator of the story?
narrator, one who tells a story. In a work of fiction the narrator determines the story’s point of view. If the narrator is a full participant in the story’s action, the narrative is said to be in the first person. A story told by a narrator who is not a character in the story is a third-person narrative.
Does fiction mean fake?
“Fiction” refers to literature created from the imagination. “Nonfiction” refers to literature based in fact. It is the broadest category of literature.
What happens at the end of the book rules?