Rain Reign
by Ann M. Martin
by Ann M. Martin
Format: Hardback
Price: Free - checked out from the school library
Price: Free - checked out from the school library
How I heard about it: it's a William Allen White Award book (I'm taking a break from my list and reading some of the William Allen White Award nominees for Battle of the Books at school)
Basic Premise: Rose hasn't really felt at home in her house with her father since her mom left. School complicates things because, as hard as she tries to be normal, Rose just can't seem to squelch the urges her Autism seems to bring about in her. But when her father brings home a dog one day, Rose begins to feel understood for the first time.
My Take: 7 out of 10 (scale here)
This was a cute story about a girl with difficulties and a deadbeat father. It once again made me think of students like her with struggles at school and home and wish I could take them home. It also explored the relationship between Rose and her dog, which is something rather foreign to me. I didn't grow up with inside dogs, so I don't really understand the attachment people form with pets. (When dogs of friends die, I struggle to respond appropriately. I recognize that makes me a terrible person.) I appreciated this glimpse into that bond. Rose is fascinated with homophones and lists many throughout the book. It wasn't until I finished that I made the connection with the title. I think this is a great book for elementary schoolers, but my middle schoolers liked it too!
This was a cute story about a girl with difficulties and a deadbeat father. It once again made me think of students like her with struggles at school and home and wish I could take them home. It also explored the relationship between Rose and her dog, which is something rather foreign to me. I didn't grow up with inside dogs, so I don't really understand the attachment people form with pets. (When dogs of friends die, I struggle to respond appropriately. I recognize that makes me a terrible person.) I appreciated this glimpse into that bond. Rose is fascinated with homophones and lists many throughout the book. It wasn't until I finished that I made the connection with the title. I think this is a great book for elementary schoolers, but my middle schoolers liked it too!
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