For example, repeating lines form Arnold Lobel’s stories or constantly having to fish toys out of the fish tank or even calming David down because her dad is always late picking David up. How Catherine handles each situation exemplifies what life is like for her. Although many young readers may not have been exposed to the disabilities presented in the story, they can certainly learn a lot about them through the characters. She has a lot to deal with including a brother who is autistic, the lack of attention from her parents, building new friendships, and a bully who likes to pick on her brother. She is a typical teenager trying to find her place in life. Readers can relate to Catherine’s character in the story. At the end of the book, Catherine learns a lot about her herself through her own actions and what being “normal” truly means to her. In the summer, Catherine befriends a new neighbor named Kristi and Jason, a boy she meets during David’s occupational therapy sessions who has a disability of his own. She cares for David and tries to keep him out of trouble by creating rules for him to follow. She yearns for time with her parents and tries to figure out where she fits in. Her family spends a lot of time caring for David and his disability. ISBN 0439443838Ĭatherine is a twelve-year-old girl who has a brother with autism named David.
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