Rain Reign
Ann M. Martin
Summary
Rain Reign is a story told from the point of view of a girl named Rose, who has a form of high-function autism, called Asperger's, and who is obsessed with homonyms. Rose lives with her dad, Wesley, and her dog, Rain. Throughout the story, Rose tells of her struggles involving school, her dad, a hurricane, and losing Rain. Rose is forced to make a tough decision and, in the end, finds the love and attention she deserves.
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Rain Reign was published in 2014 and has received multiple awards, including the 2015 Schneider Family Book Award.
Ann M. Martin
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 teacher and then an editor of children's books. She is now a full-time writer
Absolutely Almost
Absolutely Almost, by Lisa Graff, is a great book to pair with Rain Reign because the main character and messages are similar. In Absolutely Almost, Albie doesn't have a mental disorder, but he does struggle with feeling different just like Rose does.
Characteristics of Asperger's