Week 11 Contemporary Fiction
Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin
Themes: Animals, Autism Spectrum, Separation, Friendship, Family Relationships, Bravery, Hope
Rain Reign is told from the perspective of Rose Howard, a 5th grade student who is obsessed with homonyms. As the story unfolds, Rose talks about her autism diagnosis and how she understands that she is different from her peers. She lives with her father-- who is a gruff character who struggles with understanding his daughter. Luckily, she has an uncle who cares for her and is a bright light in her world. The one other relationship Rose has that is a comfort is her dog, Rain. However, a storm hits their small town causing damage and floods, and Rain goes missing. The story follows Rose on her hunt for Rain while she learns a lot more about herself and the strength inside of her. Rain, Reign is a beautiful story that captures the essence of life with autism-- all while providing inspiration for building empathy and hope.
Martin, A. M. (2014). Rain reign. New York, NY: Feiwal and Friends.
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