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Oct 06, 2014 Susan Crowe rated it it was amazing

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3.five stars.

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A compelling graphic symbol study of a daughter with loftier-functioning autism, Rain Reign is a heart-grade novel with a deceptively simple writing style. When I kickoff started the novel, I immediately thought it might be a fiddling too young for me. Middle-grade readers might feel the same, but teachers/parents/librarians should encourage kids to stick with this one: Rose, the narrator and protagon

three.v stars.

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A compelling character study of a girl with high-functioning autism, Rain Reign is a eye-class novel with a deceptively simple writing style. When I first started the novel, I immediately thought information technology might be a petty too young for me. Eye-class readers might feel the aforementioned, but teachers/parents/librarians should encourage kids to stick with this one: Rose, the narrator and protagonist, is fully developed, with a completely accurate and unique voice. Rain Reign illuminated how it might feel to have Asperger's, and made me actually understand and understand with Rose'southward obsession with homonyms, rules, and prime numbers.

Rose's dog, Rain, is almost a secondary character in this book - Martin establishes Rain every bit the ane source of unconditional love in the life of a pre-teen with an alcoholic father who doesn't care about her, a mother who left her, classmates who tease and don't understand her, and an uncle who is kind, but is e'er being told to butt out. Rose' obsession with precision in her words makes it piece of cake to see Rain in your caput from her descriptions.

Equally someone who has a pet, it's hard to see how anyone wouldn't empathise with Rose when Rain goes missing, but the added element of Rose' need for routine and club but heightens the panic and distress. What I took from this volume is Rose' conclusion - which lands her in hot water because of information technology makes her unable to see a rule broken without speaking out - only as well gives her the forcefulness to doggedly (sorry) pursue Rain despite her own discomfort with social interactions. What Rose does with what she finds out speaks to that loyalty and decision, and is null brusk of inspiring.

If I have i criticism of this book, it'south that it's built for success - there'due south no fashion you lot won't feel for Rose and want her to succeed. There's no moment where you lot're not on Rose's side, and as a reader, I desire a little more than complication.

Only there'southward a lot to like in this novel. Martin gives Rose a clever style of foreshadowing what will happen in gild to go along momentum going, and the way that Martin inserts homophones to sometimes mix and change a sentence will delight readers.

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Fauna Beloved: Like I said before, if yous're a pet owner, yous will feel for Rose, and you might weep...

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Quirky Words and Numbers: Not only is Rose obsessed with homophones, but she besides likes prime numbers. It'southward very interesting and telling how her obsession manifests in her behaviour, but aside from that, it's merely darned interesting!

The Final Word:

If I'd read Rain Reign at historic period 11, I know I would take adored it - information technology has literary merit, heart, and taps into the mind of such a unique character. Equally an developed, I felt like it was a little manipulative with my emotions. That said, I can definitely see Pelting Reign becoming a favourite of middle-course teachers and I truly hope it ends upwards in tons of classrooms and libraries: it would be nifty for discussions of identity and autism, as well as more technical discussions of how to write and build a story.

Recommended for: center-grade readers looking for feels, animal lovers, teachers looking to discuss autism, identity and/or storytelling

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I observe myself sucked in to novels (frequently with first-person narration) of the travails of a high-operation autistic child, hoping the author will "get it right", only to be ultimately underwhelmed by gimmickry, or gooey experience-good-ery.

Pelting Reign, a (presumably) YA novel featuring 10 year-sometime fifth grader Rose Howard from rural New York with a obsessive fascination for homonyms (not homophones, there is a difference!), a penchant for over-strict adherence to the rules, and a domestic dog named Rain (aye, a

I detect myself sucked in to novels (often with first-person narration) of the travails of a high-operation autistic child, hoping the writer will "get it right", only to be ultimately underwhelmed past gimmickry, or gooey feel-good-ery.

Rain Reign, a (presumably) YA novel featuring 10 year-old 5th grader Rose Howard from rural New York with a obsessive fascination for homonyms (non homophones, there is a divergence!), a penchant for over-strict adherence to the rules, and a dog named Pelting (yeah, some other homonym) is another one of those gooey, fluffy books that will probably delight YA readers and parents (particularly those interested in autism and Asperger'due south Syndrome, and books about dogs) alike.

I didn't dislike this (like I did the similarly themed Counting By vii's) merely the story itself was just a little too flimsy and pat to fully comprehend. Ms. Martin, though, does accept her center in the right place, and it's hard not to like a book that brings awareness to fascinating, brilliant kids like Rose. I think my daughter (who'due south 7 at present, and high-functioning autistic, and very close to possessing the patience for novel-length books) volition probably come across a lot of herself in Rose. If it'll stave off even a few people (kids or parents, including i parent who screamed at my girl on a playground this past summer for accidentally knocking down her toddler, then laughing) from calling her a "retard", then Ms. Martin has washed her job.

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Mar 02, 2015 Kristen rated it really liked information technology

A sweetness, distressing story told from the point of a mildly autistic girl who is misunderstood, tries every mean solar day to be who others want her to be, and loves her dog. A dandy narrative voice.

Nov 23, 2014 Carrie Gelson rated it information technology was astonishing

I started and finished this book in ane sitting. Earlier the rest of the house was awake. I couldn't imagine putting information technology down. Rose is a girl I might have met, only this novel gave me a deeper peek into how she ticks and for this, I am very grateful to Ann M. Martin. Any title that helps a instructor think bigger, better, more carefully virtually students that may come our manner, is a true gift. Rose may practise a lot of things very differently. She also does a lot much more bravely. Such a read. I started and finished this volume in 1 sitting. Before the rest of the house was awake. I couldn't imagine putting information technology downwards. Rose is a girl I might have met, but this novel gave me a deeper peek into how she ticks and for this, I am very grateful to Ann M. Martin. Any title that helps a teacher think bigger, better, more carefully nigh students that may come up our way, is a true gift. Rose may do a lot of things very differently. She as well does a lot much more than bravely. Such a read. ...more than

Aug 23, 2014 Angela rated it really liked it

If you were thinking, "Oh, I know Ann Martin. I've read her domestic dog stories before. I don't need to read this 1." Reconsider. This book is a great reminder why Ann Martin is a legend. Here she tackles high-functioning autism, a struggling parent, a thoughtful uncle and, of class, a lost dog. It all comes together in a heartbreaking tale of love, loss and small-scale rays of hope and sunshine despite the rain.

Comp Title: Rules by Cynthia Lord

Dear 2015 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Commission,

I would like t

If you were thinking, "Oh, I know Ann Martin. I've read her dog stories before. I don't demand to read this one." Reconsider. This volume is a great reminder why Ann Martin is a legend. Here she tackles high-performance autism, a struggling parent, a thoughtful uncle and, of course, a lost dog. It all comes together in a heartbreaking tale of dear, loss and small rays of hope and sunshine despite the rain.

Comp Title: Rules by Cynthia Lord

Dear 2015 Laura Ingalls Wilder Laurels Committee,

I would like to nominate Ann M. Martin for her lasting contribution to children's literature.

Cheers for your consideration,

Angela

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February 02, 2015 Jessica rated it really liked it

Before I read this book, I showed it to my 10yo and asked if he wanted to read information technology first, since it had just been given one of the ALA awards. Now I'm glad that he declined because he'due south halfway through another book. I stayed upwardly until the wee hours finishing this book, tense and sick to my breadbasket the whole time.

That's non to say the book isn't good. Information technology'due south wonderful. It'southward a very existent portrait of a girl on the autism spectrum, her struggles at schoolhouse, and the solace she finds in caring for her dog. B

Before I read this book, I showed it to my 10yo and asked if he wanted to read it outset, since it had merely been given 1 of the ALA awards. At present I'1000 glad that he declined because he'due south halfway through another volume. I stayed up until the wee hours finishing this volume, tense and sick to my breadbasket the whole fourth dimension.

That's not to say the book isn't good. It's wonderful. It's a very existent portrait of a daughter on the autism spectrum, her struggles at school, and the solace she finds in caring for her dog. But if you grew upward in the 1980'due south like I did, you know that books with dogs on the cover can end very badly (Old Yeller, Where the Cherry Fern Grows, literally ever other book with a canis familiaris written earlier 1995). So I was initially tense considering I knew that if anything bad happened to her dog, Rose would be devastated. And then I got even more tense because of her dad, since he is mean to her, doesn't understand her condition, is bitterly and barely employed, and likes to leave her home alone while he goes drinking.

I really, super duper hated the dad.

I also barely liked her teacher and the aide who sits with her in class, and simply liked 1 of her classmates. This book was but a triple whammy in that yous have a main character with a disability, a terrible family unit situation, and a love domestic dog who goes missing . . . I hateful, it's just all kinds of tension! But it did turn out all right in the finish, though the catastrophe was very different from what I'd been expecting. And I do remember this is an of import book, and not in a preachy style. This is an excellent book to take a child read and and so discuss with them. They may take classmates or relatives on the autism spectrum, and this volition requite them insights into why they might do some of the things they do. Information technology's also a very suspenseful story, but in a way that kids can handle, and with a good ending. I just don't remember my 10yo is ready for it, because since our dog passed abroad he'southward very hypersensitive about dogs in books. I will say that the domestic dog lives, but I recall the tension around the canis familiaris would exist besides much for him.

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Rose is very fond of her canis familiaris, Rain, whom her begetter found abased behind a bar one dark. Unfortunately, her father is ofttimes angry at her and at the dog, and during a big storm, he lets Rain out of the house without his collar on. Rose tries very hard to find the canis familiaris, and when she turns upwards in a shelter with a microchip, Rose thinks that the right thing to do is to find the dog's rightful owners even though she loves Rain. Add together to this the fact that Rose is on the autism spectrum and is obsessed Rose is very fond of her canis familiaris, Rain, whom her begetter establish abandoned behind a bar one nighttime. Unfortunately, her father is often angry at her and at the dog, and during a big storm, he lets Rain out of the house without his collar on. Rose tries very hard to observe the dog, and when she turns upwardly in a shelter with a microchip, Rose thinks that the right affair to do is to find the dog's rightful owners even though she loves Pelting. Add to this the fact that Rose is on the autism spectrum and is obsessed with rules, numbers and homophones, and her father doesn't deal with this well while her Uncle Weldon is more understanding, and that adds a layer of complication to the story.
Strengths: This is a very atmospheric book-- the writing really puts the reader within Rose's head. Rose's aide at schoolhouse is explained very well, and students who have experience with students like Rose in their classes might be enlightened by this.
Weaknesses: At that place are a lot of books now with characters on the autism spectrum, and some concord up a little amend as interesting stories. While this is a good character study, not a lot happens in the book, and the style makes the book a bit annoying to read. ...more than

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 5 stars. Information technology was amazing. I learned a few new words. and the dog didn't die yay five stars. Information technology was astonishing. I learned a few new words. and the dog didn't die yay ...more

Mar 03, 2022 Oceana rated it it was amazing

How can I not requite this 5 stars?! 😭
Information technology got ameliorate and meliorate as I kept reading.
Written in Rose's perspective who has Asperger's, and her life with her dad and her canis familiaris. It but hits dissimilar from being a teacher and seeing this behavior commencement hand.
This was incredibly written and I loved it.

I finally go to share my book dearest for this one. Some books yous get to the end and yous simply want to hug the book. It leaves you lot feeling like yous don't want to read anything else for awhile because it will spoil the moment. Rain Reign was that book for me. I loved Rose and she reminded me of students that I have worked with. I had definite sweetness spots for Rain and Uncle Weldon. And my eye broke some for Rose's dad who just was so real. I would love to read this 1 aloud to a grade or share in I finally go to share my volume honey for this one. Some books you get to the finish and you just want to hug the book. It leaves y'all feeling like you don't want to read anything else for awhile because information technology will spoil the moment. Rain Reign was that book for me. I loved Rose and she reminded me of students that I have worked with. I had definite sugariness spots for Rain and Uncle Weldon. And my heart broke some for Rose'due south dad who simply was so real. I would dearest to read this ane aloud to a grade or share in a book club. ...more

I was pretty excited to read Ann M. Martin's Rain Reign. Martin'south The Baby-sitters Club books were a huge part of my babyhood, I adored those books, but I hadn't read anything by her since. I'grand glad to take now changed that. I adored this book SO much.

Rose is such an amazing, complex graphic symbol. She has Aspergers syndrome, every bit well every bit an obsession with homonyms and prime numbers. She explains all of this to usa equally nosotros read the story, which is from her point of view. The relationship that Rose has w

I was pretty excited to read Ann M. Martin's Rain Reign. Martin's The Baby-sitters Club books were a huge part of my childhood, I adored those books, only I hadn't read anything by her since. I'm glad to have at present changed that. I adored this book SO much.

Rose is such an amazing, complex graphic symbol. She has Aspergers syndrome, as well as an obsession with homonyms and prime numbers. She explains all of this to us as nosotros read the story, which is from her point of view. The relationship that Rose has with her dog Rain, who her begetter brought home 1 rainy nighttime, is more than than your average child/pet relationship. They have this really amazing bail that goes above and beyond a normal friendship, and I loved this bond and then, and so much.

Rose'south father was a hard man to like. Unfortunately he was not a patient person, and y'all have to have patience and understanding when y'all take a special needs child. That doesn't mean that he didn't love her in his own mode, and wanted to exercise practiced for her at times. He just came beyond as very unlikeable for me. Luckily she had her uncle, Weldon, who was amazing with her and I am so glad that Rose had such a wonderful person in her life.

Having a niece with Autism and a nephew with Aspergers, I feel that I am pretty knowledgeable on the disability. I was curious to see how Martin's character would be written. She definitely did her homework, or has previous feel/knowledge on the subject, because she striking the boom on the head with this grapheme. Then many of Rose'due south characteristics were familiar to me, and I love that Martin wasn't just writing how she idea a character would be, this character was spot on for Aspergers.

I loved the storyline for this book. It talks near a wide multifariousness of things abreast autism, including bullying, parental frustrations, beloved, loss then much more. I discovered the hard way that this is non a book that you will want to read in public. The terminal few capacity had me in tears while I was waiting for my daughter's gymnastic form to cease, and I had to stop reading the book a few times to take a breath and at-home down.

I beloved seeing more and more books come out that have characters with autism. There are still SO many people in the world that are uninformed and do not understand this inability. This is i great manner to get data out and inform people.

Overall; Rain Reign has won a spot on my Top Ten Favorite Books of 2014 list. And it totally deserves to exist on that list. I loved this book then much. You must add it to your to-read list, and read it as soon equally possible!

Happy Reading!

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Jun 09, 2021 Chadi Raheb rated information technology liked it

Recommends information technology for: anyone interested in autism, dogs, and homophones

The afternoons are long. They seem to exist full of empty infinite -- space betwixt looking through the box and starting my homework, space between finishing my homework and starting dinner. I don't know what to exercise with the infinite. Pelting used to fill it. How do you fill empty space?

This is a centre-melting story about a center-grade girl named Rose (rows, roes) who is diagnosed with high-functioning autism, her domestic dog Rain (reign, rein), homophones*, and how she is trying to do what is correct even if it'

The afternoons are long. They seem to be full of empty space -- space betwixt looking through the box and starting my homework, space between finishing my homework and starting dinner. I don't know what to do with the space. Rain used to fill information technology. How do you fill empty space?

This is a heart-melting story about a eye-class girl named Rose (rows, roes) who is diagnosed with high-functioning autism, her dog Rain (reign, rein), homophones*, and how she is trying to do what is correct even if it's non necessarily easy.

I love animals (you tin say that by me being vegetarian!), and I'one thousand deeply eager to read and learn more about autism. I never met people with autism but I'thou fascinated past them through whatever I've read so far on this affair. It seems to me that at that place is a genius hidden inside them, focusing on only what is essential... My heart was crying while reading the concluding capacity last night. And god I desperately demand to accept a dog at present!!

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*Homophones (or typically putting, homonyms) are words that audio identical in pronunciation just dissimilar in origin, spelling, and then in pregnant; as you tin can run across some examples to a higher place in parenthesis.

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Mar 01, 2015 Jamie Oberheu rated it it was amazing

Rain Reign has 226 pages of engaging literature. In this book, Rose is our master character. She is a immature girl about 11 years former. She has autism and loses her domestic dog. She encounters everyday situations that all kids face. She has a teacher who is a bit annoying, her dad leaves her to fend for herself well-nigh of the time, and Rose has never had the chance to run across her mom. I gave this book 5 stars, because through the fashion the book is written we acquire lessons of compassion and empathy for kids similar Rose Rain Reign has 226 pages of engaging literature. In this book, Rose is our main graphic symbol. She is a young girl most 11 years sometime. She has autism and loses her dog. She encounters everyday situations that all kids face. She has a teacher who is a bit annoying, her dad leaves her to fend for herself most of the time, and Rose has never had the take chances to meet her mom. I gave this book v stars, because through the way the book is written we larn lessons of compassion and empathy for kids similar Rose. If you've ever had the experience of returning a dog to their right owner or loving a dog then this book is for you. The ending is an emotional one that will transport you from tears to smiling back to tears in matters of moments. ...more

Mar xviii, 2020 Cherry Rose rated it it was amazing

This was an amazing book nigh a girl and a canis familiaris. It has been awhile since I read this book so tell me if I go something incorrect. This daughter has a disability that makes it and so she loves finding words that are the aforementioned sounding merely have totally dissimilar meanings. And then in that location is a storm that happens to bring a dog to her. She loves this canis familiaris but and then when a family unit is looking for the verbal aforementioned dog she is forced to give information technology back. What volition happen to her and this canis familiaris read "Rain Reign" to find out. Nifty b This was an amazing book nearly a girl and a dog. It has been awhile since I read this book so tell me if I get something incorrect. This girl has a inability that makes it so she loves finding words that are the same sounding but have totally different meanings. Then there is a storm that happens to bring a dog to her. She loves this canis familiaris only then when a family unit is looking for the exact same dog she is forced to requite it back. What will happen to her and this dog read "Rain Reign" to discover out. Keen book! I listened to with my siblings, audiobook! My brother is in get-go grade and he could handle it and then I say as long as you are in a higher place kindergarten it is a great book. ...more than

Rose Howard reigns in the world of prime numbers, homophones, and rules. Her autism makes information technology difficult for her to control the urge to yell in school. She lives with her father, a mechanic, who likes to beverage at the Luck of the Irish gaelic pub after or during work. Fifth grader Rose lives with Rain, an abandoned dog that her dad establish backside the pub, and the two are inseparable and left lonely more than is good for a kid. She's non too emotional and faces her father'south shortcomings with stoicism. Her U Rose Howard reigns in the globe of prime numbers, homophones, and rules. Her autism makes it difficult for her to command the urge to yell in school. She lives with her male parent, a mechanic, who likes to drink at the Luck of the Irish gaelic pub after or during work. 5th grader Rose lives with Pelting, an abandoned dog that her dad institute backside the pub, and the ii are inseparable and left alone more than is adept for a child. She's not too emotional and faces her father'southward shortcomings with stoicism. Her Uncle Weldon takes her to and from school and is more caring than her begetter. The family works through issues and bug until they achieve a crisis.

The plot of this book is simple and somewhat difficult to write almost and not requite away. It is anticipated in ane way but with some twists that don't make it tedious. The theme of doing what is right and emotional attachments to pets and being responsible are implied by the begetter's actions versus Rose. It would brand for proficient discussions. The male parent does the all-time that he can simply does not know how to handle Rose'due south autism; add in a temper and y'all have a ticking time bomb character.

I do not think first person signal-of-view works for books with characters that are autistic because the voice does not audio authentic in parts. In club to convey complex thoughts and inner monologues, the words the character uses is in dissimilarity with the handicap being portrayed. While Rose speaks in short, terse sentences, sometimes her descriptions of her emotions sounds too sophisticated. This doesn't happen often, simply when it does it is jarring and makes me notice the writing while pulling me out of the narrative. Maybe this was the author's intent. Only that, along with the battery of homophones in the beginning, made me non love this i. I know of too many other books that are more memorable.

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Mar 08, 2014 Angus rated it it was amazing

A beautifully written story near Rose, a child obsessed with homonyms and 'prime names', both manifestations of her high-operation balmy Aspergers condition. Rose lives with her begetter in a small upstate town in New York State. 1 wet day Rose's dad shows up with a stray dog who she names Rain - now they both have names that are also homonyms - a poetry non lost on Rose which also heightens her connexion to the dog. A tempest hits the area and Rain is lost. Rose is desperate to discover her A beautifully written story nearly Rose, a child obsessed with homonyms and 'prime number names', both manifestations of her high-operation mild Aspergers condition. Rose lives with her father in a small upstate boondocks in New York Country. Ane wet day Rose'due south dad shows upwardly with a stray dog who she names Rain - now they both have names that are as well homonyms - a verse non lost on Rose which also heightens her connectedness to the dog. A storm hits the surface area and Pelting is lost. Rose is desperate to find her canis familiaris and makes a program with her uncle Walden to track her downwards and bring her home. The story is straightforward with few surprises but the relationships Are what make this beautifully crafted story soar. Rose's earth is anchored by adults who respond to her in vastly differing ways. From her teacher at schoolhouse and the teaching adjutant assigned to her, to her father'south impatience with her rules and their daily challenges with Rose's peculiar obsessions, Rose has a tough fourth dimension keeping on the good side of these adults. The relationship with her uncle however is at the beating heart of this novel and it'south development over the course of the narrative is then full of warmth, patience and love. Information technology makes for a powerful and lasting impression on the reader and leaves one with a sense of hope for Rose'south future. Bravo Ann Grand. Martin, this is a truly masterful piece of writing that no dubiety will receive many accolades and be enjoyed by many a young reader. ...more than

Rain Reign was 1 of my favorites many years ago, and I didn't love information technology as much this time around but I already knew the story, I take a MUCH higher reading level compared to that fourth dimension, and I am not the target age range.

This is a story about a 12-yr-old with Asperger'south syndrome and her journey learning how to interact with "normal" kids and losing her domestic dog. This volume also details her life with her dad who doesn't know how to deal with Rose and he takes out his frustration by yelling at her.

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Rain Reign was one of my favorites many years ago, and I didn't love it as much this time around but I already knew the story, I have a MUCH higher reading level compared to that time, and I am non the target age range.

This is a story about a 12-twelvemonth-old with Asperger'south syndrome and her journey learning how to collaborate with "normal" kids and losing her dog. This book too details her life with her dad who doesn't know how to deal with Rose and he takes out his frustration by yelling at her.

I think this is a necessary story. Information technology teaches kids what it is like to have severe autism and why it is necessary to treat everyone with respect no thing how annoying or rude y'all recall they are. It shows that you but encounter one aspect of someone'southward life and y'all don't know what information technology is like to take a inability that dictates certain beliefs.

The volume is pretty bones but the themes and the characters are the chief points of the story. One critique I accept is about the writing because it was extremely annoying and childish at times. The main character is obsessed with homonyms (which are actually homophones according to Rose) and a typical sentence could await like this:
I really wanted to (too, two) discover (fined) Rain (reign, rein) and bring her home.

Annoying right? Anyway, I yet enjoyed this read but this is not the reading level of 99% of my Goodreads friends and I don't think I would have liked this book if I hadn't read it earlier.

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3.5 stars rounded downwardly, considering imo information technology's not fresh enough to exist worth the hype.

(view spoiler)[Interesting that the father was *most* a drunkard, and *nearly* abusive. And the other children in Rose'south class were *nearly* mean. Honestly, I appreciate that - I swear, also much 'realistic' fiction volition give kids in happy families a terror of leaving them for the "real" globe. That is, too many novels focus on drama, and most lives are pretty mundane and more happy than not.

But in this case, somehow

three.v stars rounded downwards, because imo information technology's not fresh enough to exist worth the hype.

(view spoiler)[Interesting that the father was *almost* a boozer, and *most* abusive. And the other children in Rose's class were *almost* mean. Honestly, I appreciate that - I swear, besides much 'realistic' fiction will give kids in happy families a terror of leaving them for the "real" earth. That is, too many novels focus on drama, and most lives are pretty mundane and more happy than not.

Simply in this case, somehow things seemed a little off. A tighter focus on Olivia, and maybe more than about Parvani and Weldon, would have been welcome and helpful, I think.

And I found information technology frustrating that the wonderful picture on the cover illustrated a scene not in the book, and unlikely to have occurred at all in Rose's fourth dimension with Rain. (hibernate spoiler)]

If you do decide to teach this, encourage your students to come up upwardly with homophones themselves. Several easy ones were left out, like great, and bear, and they're....

Btw, as it happens I recently read Belle Teale and that is a improve book, imo.

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Jan 21, 2017 Allison rated information technology it was amazing

This book was And then good! But, it was really sad. I cried at one point... literally, tears were rolling down my cheeks. This may or may not spoil something, it depends on your point of view:
I accept a domestic dog, so it was even more lamentable.

This book was then amazing! Rose is an elementary student, who has autism, and her dog Rain is her all-time friend. This book takes the reader on an amazing heartfelt journey of love, natural disasters, doing the correct thing, and all with an adorable sprinkling of homophones throughout.

Aug 07, 2015 Leigh Anne rated it really liked it

This book earns its 4th star by virtue of addressing Asperger's syndrome in girls, which occurs much less often than in boys. Any time somebody writes a book that consciously expands the range of people who can see themselves reflected in tween/teen lit, I'm very happy.

Rose loves homonyms, her Uncle Weldon, and her dog, Pelting. She loves her dad, too, just it'due south an uneasy, uncertain kind of love. For one affair, he doesn't accept a lot of patience for Rose's quirks (which, besides homonyms, include

This book earns its fourth star by virtue of addressing Asperger's syndrome in girls, which occurs much less often than in boys. Any fourth dimension somebody writes a book that consciously expands the range of people who can meet themselves reflected in tween/teen lit, I'k very happy.

Rose loves homonyms, her Uncle Weldon, and her dog, Rain. She loves her dad, too, but it's an uneasy, uncertain kind of love. For one matter, he doesn't take a lot of patience for Rose'south quirks (which, besides homonyms, include prime numbers and the importance of keeping rules). The nicest matter her dad's ever done for her is bring dwelling house Rain, so named because she was found during a storm. Rose and Rain are pretty much inseparable, except for schoolhouse. But in a moment's abandon, Rain is lost in another storm, and Rose's carefully synthetic routines are thrown completely out of whack.

Reading this as a grown-upward is pretty much designed to break your heart. Thank god for Uncle Weldon, who is kind and patient where Dad is cranky and annoying, probably because he spends most of his fourth dimension at the bar. The dissimilarity between the two could come off as drawing villainish, except that the way that particular conflict resolves itself reveals but what kind of man Rose's dad really is underneath. His grapheme growth is complemented by Rose'southward: loving and losing her domestic dog not once, merely twice, teaches her a lot about empathy, compassion, and being able to sympathise the mode other people run across the world.

What makes this novel especially poignant is that Rose and her dad are obviously poor. She keeps her homonym listing on paper because they can't beget a reckoner, and she'due south stuck in the local public school with minimal classroom support considering her Dad can't beget schools that might be more than benign for her. She'south got no IEP, most likely because her dad wouldn't know how to advocate for one; he'south not all that open to the help the school DOES offering, implying a typical bluish-collar mistrust of middle-class say-so. Her clothes, as Uncle Weldon observes at one point, are noticeably shabby, and the kind of food they eat on a regular basis implies a limited budget. It broke my heart, considering you know if Rose had been born into a middle or upper class family unit, it would've been a very different kind of story (albeit however a challenging feel for everybody involved).

Then, bittersweet for developed readers, a horizon-broadening pick for nearly teens. And if you have an Aspie girl in your life, you might want to choice this upwards for her and see what she thinks.

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Jun 19, 2017 Brooke rated it liked it

3.5 stars

Sometimes I need a suspension from all the heavy reading textile I indulge myself in, something that volition just let my mind relax a bit. I dearest Ann Thou. Martin's books- her plot lines are always well woven together aslope vivid & vibrant characters. In a nutshell, Rain REIGN is a story about a girl with Aspergers & her canis familiaris, only it's a lot more than than that.

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three.five stars

Sometimes I need a suspension from all the heavy reading textile I indulge myself in, something that will only allow my mind relax a flake. I honey Ann 1000. Martin's books- her plot lines are always well woven together alongside vivid & vibrant characters. In a nutshell, Rain REIGN is a story well-nigh a girl with Aspergers & her dog, just information technology's a lot more than that.

Fifth-grader Rose Howard lives with her father (he claims that Rose's mother has left them), along with her dog, Rain. Her uncle Weldon lives nearby. Rose finds comfort & condom in homonyms & prime numbers. Martin does a smashing job of setting up the portrayal of someone on the autism spectrum, for middle-class readers to become a full general handle on what information technology must be like to exist in their shoes. Rose spends a great deal of time with Rain as her father is frequently away, either at work or at the bar.

A storm eventually tears apart Rose & Rain, where Pelting gets swept away miles away from her home. Rose is determined to find her & when she does, she discovers a subconscious truth about Rain. From this, Rose must make a heartbreaking decision & learn the truthful cost of bravery.

Just of course, that's not all in that location is to the story. Rose is constantly dealing with her father, knowing the divergence between "sober & drunk dad". The decision near Rain isn't the only conclusion that must be made, for even Wesley Howard needs to learn when it'due south time to allow get.

With a simplistic prose & a clever form of foreshadowing, it is easy to keep turning the pages to discover what will happen to Rose next. The scenes between Rose & Rain will definitely start to pull on your heartstrings. For a heart-grade novel, I really capeesh the extra level of complication Martin adds to make it a more than substantial read. Plainly I'thou past my prime for this category, but I still relish Martin'south books years & years later & I think this would even entreatment to those who are fans of YA, as this isn't quite every bit watered downwardly as your typical MG book. Overall a sugariness, recommended read.

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Jun 08, 2014 Miriam rated information technology it was astonishing

Rose'southward male parent is not very patient with her. She's obsessed with prime numbers and homophones, has trouble making eye contact or conversations and is extremely sensitive to sounds that don't even register with most people. Simply he brings her a dog one rainy dark and since the animal has no collar or tags, he tells Rose that they don't need to search for the domestic dog's owner. Rose loves the dog and the feeling is mutual. We become the feeling that Rain's been traumatized in some fashion and she relies on Rose Rose's male parent is not very patient with her. She'due south obsessed with prime numbers and homophones, has trouble making center contact or conversations and is extremely sensitive to sounds that don't fifty-fifty register with most people. But he brings her a dog ane rainy night and since the creature has no collar or tags, he tells Rose that they don't need to search for the canis familiaris's possessor. Rose loves the canis familiaris and the feeling is common. We become the feeling that Pelting'south been traumatized in some fashion and she relies on Rose for emotional support. At the same fourth dimension. Rose's attachment to Rain helps her imagine the feelings of another sentient being and she gains a lot from their fourth dimension together. Of course, fate intervenes...I won't spoil this read for anyone by revealing too much, just I'll say that the major characters are carefully drawn so that we know plenty to believe in them fully and not and so much that their backstories bog downward the plot. And the small characters have enough flesh on them to brand them real, too. Rose's teacher and her personal classroom aide are particularly noteworthy.

Rose herself is a delight. Or perhaps I should say that it's Ann Martin'due south intelligent, wry, perceptive rendering of her vocalisation that's delightful. Rose'southward irresistible predilection for following the rules--so unnerving to about of the adults in her life--propels the story in unexpected directions, yet Martin makes it seem inevitable. A mean (mien) feat (feet)!

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Feb 25, 2019 Rachel rated it information technology was amazing

A friend of mine suggested this to me since I've been re-reading all the Babysitter'southward Graphix Books. I tend to forget that Ann 1000. Martin wrote other books, and I am And so GLAD my friend reminded me. This is the story of Rose and her canis familiaris, Rain.

Rose is on the spectrum. She lives with her single father who was an driveling foster kid and her dog, Rain. Her Uncle Weldon drives her to and from school every solar day, and she feeds and walks her dog Pelting every night before bed. Rose loves homonyms, Rain and Reig

A friend of mine suggested this to me since I've been re-reading all the Babysitter's Graphix Books. I tend to forget that Ann M. Martin wrote other books, and I am And so GLAD my friend reminded me. This is the story of Rose and her dog, Rain.

Rose is on the spectrum. She lives with her single begetter who was an abused foster child and her canis familiaris, Rain. Her Uncle Weldon drives her to and from school every day, and she feeds and walks her dog Rain every nighttime before bed. Rose loves homonyms, Rain and Reign. She keeps a handwritten list of them and also believes in the power of prime numbers.

In the acknowledgements, Ms. Martin said she worked with a school for kids on the spectrum to become this just right. And knowing some children with autism, I think she did a great job showing how hard it tin can exist for these kids to access and handle their emotions.

What I love most about this is seeing things through Rose's perspective. At times she has a very detached, observational mode of narration, but nosotros as the reader can meet the deeper meaning behind these scenes. She might not understand how upset she is, but WE do. This was beautiful and heart-warming, and I would recommend it for anyone, but especially those who might take someone in their life on the spectrum and could utilize some more understanding.

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Apr 30, 2015 Ashli Barrera rated it it was astonishing

I am very glad I bought this book. Information technology has lots of heart. If you desire a heartful book with truth,and dearest,then I recollect that you should read it. I would recommend it to anyone,and I call back anybody should read this. Besides,the catastrophe is so...I'm not sure what to say...it's beautiful. Read information technology and I promise, you'll dear it. :) I am very glad I bought this book. It has lots of heart. If you want a heartful book with truth,and love,then I think that you lot should read it. I would recommend it to anyone,and I think everyone should read this. Also,the catastrophe is so...I'k not sure what to say...information technology's beautiful. Read information technology and I promise, you'll love it. :) ...more

I loved this! Rose has autism and loves homonyms. She lives with her dad, who one night brings dwelling a dog he found. She names her Pelting, and when she goes missing again Rose puts together a careful plan to notice her. Rose is a great character and I loved her Uncle Weldon too. I cried and cried, and hugged my ain dog a little tighter. A super quick read. Highly recommended.

January 01, 2015 Joy Kirr rated it it was astonishing

I read this in one day. Clever, sorry, and hopeful. I cried a bit, and so cried a bit more. I don't know who to recommend this one to, merely I do know it will have me thinking for some time. I read this in one day. Clever, distressing, and hopeful. I cried a fleck, and and then cried a bit more. I don't know who to recommend this one to, only I do know it will have me thinking for some time. ...more

Although I don't commonly read YA books, every once in a while I have come up beyond great selections that make me realize how some of them really are for all ages. Pelting/Reign is 1 of those books. What a wonderful book! The story of Rose, a young girl with Asperger's syndrome, told from her perspective as she goes through life living with her alcoholic male parent, going to school in an all-inclusive classroom, and finding her all-time friend in a lost domestic dog. I was a second grade instructor for x years, so I Although I don't commonly read YA books, every one time in a while I have come up across great selections that make me realize how some of them really are for all ages. Rain/Reign is 1 of those books. What a wonderful volume! The story of Rose, a immature daughter with Asperger'due south syndrome, told from her perspective as she goes through life living with her alcoholic male parent, going to schoolhouse in an all-inclusive classroom, and finding her all-time friend in a lost dog. I was a second grade instructor for x years, so I immediately sympathized with Rose'southward graphic symbol as I had a few students with Asperger's transitioning to the general didactics classroom in the by. I love the fact of how this story gives a glimpse of what it might be like in the brain of a person with autism and how it affects the people who surround them. I loved how Rose was obsessed with rules, but most of all, with homonyms -although information technology was really homophones and not homonyms, which was my pet peeve with this book and the author. I know, the teacher in me. Overall, this was a very sweet story of acceptance and doing what is right. I would definitely recommend this volume to people of all ages.
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"Making a mistake is adventitious, but breaking a rule is deliberate."
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Ann Matthews Martin was built-in on August 12, 1955. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her parents and her younger sis, Jane. Later on graduating from Smith College, Ann became a instructor and then an editor of children's books. She's now a total-time writer.

Ann gets the ideas for her books from many different places. Some are based on personal experiences, while others are based on childhood me

Ann Matthews Martin was born on August 12, 1955. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her parents and her younger sister, Jane. After graduating from Smith College, Ann became a instructor and so an editor of children's books. She's now a total-fourth dimension writer.

Ann gets the ideas for her books from many different places. Some are based on personal experiences, while others are based on childhood memories and feelings. Many are written almost gimmicky problems or events. All of Ann's characters, even the members of the Infant-sitters Club, are made up. Just many of her characters are based on real people. Sometimes Ann names her characters later on people she knows, and other times she simply chooses names that she likes.

Ann has ever enjoyed writing. Even before she was former plenty to write, she would dictate stories to her mother to write down for her. Some of her favorite authors at that time were Lewis Carroll, P. L. Travers, Hugh Lofting, Astrid Lindgren, and Roald Dahl. They inspired her to become a writer herself.

Since ending the BSC serial in 2000, Ann's writing has concentrated on single novels, many of which are set in the 1960s.

After living in New York City for many years, Ann moved to the Hudson Valley in upstate New York where she now lives with her domestic dog, Sadie, and her cats, Gussie, Willy and Woody. Her hobbies are reading, sewing, and needlework. Her favorite affair to do is to brand clothes for children.

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