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Feb 22, 2024Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A 12yo girl with Asperger's loves homonyms, prime numbers and her dog Rain. The dog survives, but the reader's poor heart might not. This sort of neurodivergent empathy story could have taken the easy route to some heavy emotions, but…
Oct 31, 2021VaughanPLDaniela rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I finished off this poignant and riveting story on one rainy Saturday and it perfectly captured my mood! Elementary student Rose Howard is a unique character with a passion for homonyms, a sometimes-tense relationship with her father, and…
Sep 28, 2021VaughanPLDianeB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. If you like realistic fiction and Kate DiCamillo titles, then you'll probably like this story. I appreciated how the author showed the main character, Rose, in various states of emotion and emotional…
Mar 09, 2021iloveto_read2020 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is one (won) of my favourites! If you (yew) haven't read (red) it READ (REED) IT NOW! Ann.M.Martin hasn't slowed down her writing skills. This book is very heartwarming, touching, with a few sad parts. But it's the best!!
Mar 01, 2021
Check this post at Disability In Kid Lit for the perspective of an autistic adult on this book. Take this into consideration as you decide about this book. (I am not the author of the blog…
Jul 30, 2019bain2256 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this book. I really recommend it for kids and teens
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May 18, 2019AsmaVS rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
It's a beautiful book for young readers. Loved it <3
May 11, 2019farzanakhan123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this is the best book ive read in my read in i just love the book if you haven t read this book READ IT NOW!
May 01, 2019BlackNightingale_88 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I’ve read this multiple times and enjoy more and more! It was a great heartfelt read and really got me interested in homonyms
Jul 21, 2018darladoodles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a great (grate) read (reed) and will appeal to kids who love dogs and especially those who love words and patterns like Rose (rows) does. Would make a delightful read (reed) aloud in a classroom and an opportunity for the…
Nov 30, 2017mkatsafar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you're a sucker for a tender story about the bond between a dog and owner then this is a great one to consider! Not only will this book quickly pull at your heartstrings but it also provides great insight into what it can be like to be…
Oct 18, 2017Starpoem rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am a longtime fan of Ann M. Martin, and I consider Rain Reign one of her best books. Martin's writing is clear and concise, and her characters are vivid, realistic, and relatable. Autism is a topic that is close to Martin's heart, and…
Aug 04, 2017
A tender read, Rain Reign is a great story for tweens exploring their own identity and exploring how to be themselves without the fear of being ridiculed or shunned for what makes them who they are. Rose's love of homonyms at times seemed…
Jun 29, 2017bethany3077 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I like homonyms, but not as much as Rose Howard! Rose is eleven and has high-functioning autism. In addition to homonyms, she enjoys prime numbers and rules. Her teachers, classmates, and her own father just do not understand her. The only…
Jun 23, 2017JCLAngelicaR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hey, Rose Howard, you are my hero! It's not easy to fight for truth. It's not easy to step out of your comfort zone. You've done both with a triumph! Good for you, Rose! Thank you for sharing your story with me. I'm very proud of…
Jun 21, 2017natalieyu rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I cried!!!😭😭
Mar 28, 2017
I read this in a single afternoon. I thought Rain was a well-drawn character and her Aspberger's was very well-portrayed. Highly recommend for fans of "Wonder."
Dec 09, 2016MissMRose rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I was extremely disappointed in this book. I grew up reading Ann M. Martin and assumed I'd absolutely love this story. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Because this book is told from the point of view of a high functioning…
Oct 03, 2015
Oh my gosh! This is the BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST book I ever read! It's SO, SO good!!! I LOVE LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
Aug 17, 2015
I hate it when a writer puts little kids in danger, but I got to admit Ann Martin makes a good story of it.
May 15, 2015
this book is so good though!!!! :) this story is about a girl, a dog and a storm. if you interesting with this book read it then.
May 09, 2015mg01 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This book was boring. It's confusing with the lots of homonyms, and isn't as interesting as I anticipated. It's not the greatest book, but it's not the worst.
Mar 18, 2015JCLChrisK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A moving story of a girl, a dog, and a superstorm. And of Rose's relationship with her father, who has always struggled with her Autism and his emotions. Rose has a unique perspective, style, and narrative voice, and she tells a very…
Feb 13, 2015JCLBeckyC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This story is told from the perspective of Rose Howard, an eleven-year-old girl with high-functioning autism. Martin masterfully creates believable characters who are stuck in bad-luck situations. It's fascinating to see the world as Rose…
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Jan 27, 2015Barberton_Public_Library rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rose has many challenges including having Asperger's syndrome, an absent mother, and an unstable father. Her Uncle and her dog Rain love her unconditionally and give her the strength to face a major storm, her father's violence and the…