In this powerful, New York Times--bestselling middle-grade novel, Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin tells the story of a girl who's on the autism spectrum, and the dog she loves.
Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger's syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog, Rain, a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose's father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose's father spends most evenings at a bar and doesn't have much patience for his special-needs daughter.
Just as a storm hits town, Rain goes missing. Rose's father shouldn't have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search. Rose will find Rain, but so will Rain's original owners.
Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose's point of view.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1250073979
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.6 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 10,001 to 50,000 ratings
Rain Reign:
"Newbery Honor author Martin (A Corner of the Universe) is extremely successful in capturing Rose's perspective and personality."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Martin has penned a riveting, seamless narrative in which each word sings and each scene counts." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Simplicity, clarity, and emotional resonance are hallmarks of Rose's first-person narrative, which offers an unflinching view of her world from her perspective. . . . A strong story told in a nuanced, highly accessible way." --Booklist, starred review "Rose is a character we root for every step of the way. She is resilient, honest, and, in her own odd way, very perceptive; a most reliable narrator."--The Horn Book, starred review
"Though Rose's story is often heartbreaking, her matter-of-fact narration provides moments of humor. Readers will empathize with Rose, who finds strength and empowerment through her unique way of looking at the world."--School Library Journal, starred review
Ann M. Martin is the author of Ten Rules for Living with My Sister, Ten Good and Bad Things About My Life, Everything for a Dog, and Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure. She won a Newbery Honor Award for A Corner of the Universe, and is the author of the beloved Baby-Sitters Club series. She lives in upstate New York.
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