Book description
From Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin, who wrote the Baby-sitters Club series, comes a New York Times-bestselling middle grade novel about a girl, her dog, and the trials of growing up in a complicated and often scary world.
Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She's thrilled that her own…
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2 authors picked Rain Reign as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the story of a girl named Rose, who is autistic and obsessed with homonyms. She lives with her father who’s often impatient with her needs and abandons her to drink at the local bar. Her mother has vanished, and Rose turns to her sympathetic uncle and her beloved new dog for comfort. When her dad lets the dog out during a storm, Rose and her uncle find the dog and realize it already has an owner. She learns the truth of her mother’s disappearance and moves in with her uncle.
Once again, here’s a story about the healing…
From Melissa's list on total family meltdowns.
Rain Reign is a story that moved my soul and stayed with me long after I read the last page. Rose has OCD and Asperger’s, a dog named Rain, and a giant heart. Rose is someone I think readers will love and root for. She has courage and strength, in addition to challenges. And she shines and sacrifices for the one she loves the most – her dog Rain. This is a story of triumph and courage. And a reminder that we are all working on something.
From Elly's list on courage, friendship, and social anxiety.
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