Rules – Cynthia Lord

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life, which is a challenge with her younger brother, David, who has autism. To help him navigate the world, she creates rules for him, like "It's okay to hug your mom, but not the clerk at the video store." When she befriends a nonverbal boy in a wheelchair, Catherine begins to question her own rules and what "normal" really means. This Newbery Honor book is a touching story about family, friendship, and accepting people for who they are.