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    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5
    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5
    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5
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    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5

    By Ann M. Martin

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    Download the first five chapters of Rain Reign, the latest from Ann M. Martin.

    Does losing her dog mean losing everything?

    Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She's thrilled that her own name is a homonym, and she purposely gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Not everyone understands Rose's obsessions, her rules, and the other things that make her different – not her teachers, not other kids, and not her single father.

    When a storm hits their rural town, rivers overflow, roads are flooded, and 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.

    Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose's point of view.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateAug 5, 2014
    ISBN9781466877740
    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5
    Author

    Ann M. Martin

    Ann M. Martin grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. After attending Smith College, where she studied education and psychology, she became a teacher at a small elementary school in Connecticut. Martin also worked as an editor of children’s books before she began writing full time. Martin is best known for the Baby-Sitters Club series, which has sold over one hundred seventy million copies. Her novel A Corner of the Universe won a Newbery Honor in 2003. In 1990, she cofounded the Lisa Libraries, which donates new children’s books to organizations in underserved areas. Martin lives in upstate New York with her three cats.

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    • 5/5
      This Newbery award winning author succeeded where many fail. Packing many issues into a small book, all of which are difficult subjects, yet rendered with a beautiful poignancy, marks this book a gem beyond compare!Rose has a lot against her, including an emotionally and physically abusive father. Told by her father that she was abandoned at age two by her mother, she lives with the aching feeling that she is not wanted.In addition, she is high on the spectrum of Aspergers, and she manifests a great deal of obsessive compulsive disorder. Having a coach at school helps, still, adjusting to a classroom setting is very difficult. With a father who does not want a "retard" for a child, her burden is great.Obsessively excited when she finds homonyms, she blurts out the names. Rule bound, she has panic attacks when there is a lack of consistency. Rose has a lot going for her, including an Uncle who loves her unconditionally. In addition, she has a wonderful relationship with her trusty dog Rain. Named because her father found him at the back of the bar in a rainstorm, it is one of the few gifts he ever gave Rose. Rain is with her throughout the lonely time when her father is drinking and she stays by herself, anticipating the arrival of a nasty, unpredictable adult.She can count on Rain. She can count on her Uncle. All else is quicksand and ever shifting.When a hurricane approaches and her father lets Rain outside, tragically after the storm, Rain is gone. Pulling together all the strength she can muster, she solicits the help of her Uncle and forms a game plan to find her beloved dog.This is a powerful book written by an author who knows how to tell an emotional story without over dramatizing.My favorite book thus far this year, this remains long after the last page is read.FIVE STARS
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed RAIN REIGN. This is a touching story told by a girl named Rose who happens to be high functioning autistic. She is bright and verbal but she is also obsessed with homonyms, rules, and prime numbers. Rose has trouble at school connecting with other kids but she has no trouble connecting with her dog Rain.Her father brought Rain home one rainy night and they have been fast friends ever since. But then a superstorm hits and Rose's father lets Rain out without her collar on. Rain doesn't come back. Once the storm passes, Rose develops a plan to find her dog. She makes a make and locates all the animal shelters within 50 miles. She makes phone calls and often repeated phone calls checking for her missing dog.One day, the Happy Tails shelter says that they have found her dog. But there is a problem. When Rose arrives with her Uncle Weldon, she learns that Rain has a microchip that says her name is Olivia and that she belongs to the Hendersons. Because Rose is also an obsessive rule follower, she next goes on a quest to find the Hendersons who have been displaced by the storm and return their missing dog. Rose decides that it is only fair to give up her friend.Since this story is told from Rose's viewpoint and in her voice, the sentences are short, precise and direct. We can easily see when she is getting sidetracked by her obsessions. There isn't much about Rose's feelings. She doesn't like to touch people and can't articulate how she feels. She has a great relationship with her uncle who seems to understand her and love her despite her peculiarities. Her relationship with her father is more problematical. Readers can see his frustrations with her and can see that Rose is a little bit afraid of him. He has anger issues but has never hit her though it appears he has come close.Readers who are interested in how autistic people see the world will enjoy this story. So will fans of stories of kids and dogs.
    • 4/5
      Oh, the best type of story. A lovely main character, Rose, who is on the Asperger's spectrum and obsessed with homonyms, and her dog Rain with her imperfect family. A sweet lovely tale.
    • 5/5
      I must say I truly enjoyed reading Rose's story and her love of words, specifically homonyms. Rose has many obsessions homonyms, rules and routines and not everyone understands these rules including her single father. Her father brings a dog home for Rose in the hopes it will help to keep Rose calm, which it does but Rose in the back of her mind questions if the dog belongs to someone else who might be missing her.

      This is not your usual dog story, but it is a story of making the right choices even when they are hard and they may hurt. Martin does a wonderful job showing us a child with Asperger's is just a child with unique qualities that may take some extra patience to understand.

      Well worth the read and highly recommend for all ages. This book was on the Indie Kids list and was recommended to me by one of the wonderful ladies at Blue Willow Bookshop and it was our March Pick for ILE Reads Young Adult Bookshop.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book. Rose is a young girl with high functioning autism, or Asperger's. She is obsessed with rule following and homophones, which most of us call homonyms. Rain is her dog, and rain/reign are homophones, and Rose has an aide that sits with her in class and reminds Rose when it is time to "step out into the hall" to calm down. Rose adores her dog, until one day, during a "superstorm" Rain gets lost. Rose sets a course to find her, and when she discovers her in a pet shelter miles away, Rose discovers she has to make a serious decision to do the right thing. My heart aches for young Rose and her sweet, simple outlook on life.
    • 4/5
      Ein sehr schönes ergreifendes Jugendbuch über ein autistisches Mädchen.
    • 4/5
      Rose, a high-functioning autistic 12-year-old, loves homonyms and prime numbers, her Uncle Weldon, and her dog Rain. Her father is often harsh, her mother is gone, and her classmates are not particularly friendly, so Rose treasures the few bright spots in her life. When her father lets Rain out without her collar in the aftermath of a hurricane, Rain is lost, but Rose soon makes a plan to find Rain again. Will she succeed?I like to shoot straight with people in my reviews of dog books, so I will tell you this: the dog does not die, but this book will still make you cry. Martin does a good job of capturing the relationship between Rose and Rain without descending into sappiness. My only criticism of the book is that the ending felt rushed to me -- certain things happened and were never explained fully. On the other hand, that's quite similar to real life, especially for kids in situations similar to Rose's, so perhaps I shouldn't complain. I would recommend this book to readers who like stories featuring animals and don't mind a little sadness along the way.
    • 4/5
      There are quite a few books with buzz right now featuring unique, wonderful protagonists who have learning, mental, or physical disabilities. Rain Reign falls into this new popular genre, featuring a heroine with a high-functioning form of autism.I absolutely love Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin. This author needs no introduction and you're guaranteed a well-written novel for young adult readers. It is a sad, lovely story about a young girl named Rose, whose carefully constructed world is changed forever after a hurricane. Her determination, spirit and resilience in the face of turmoil, loss, and the baffling world outside of her own will win your heart.I have so many wonderful things to say about this novel. Rose is a quirky, endearing and inspiring protagonist with a deep love for her dog, the rules, and homonyms (reason #100 to read this novel: grammar lesson!). Her life isn't an easy one, but despite her strained relationship with her father, her difficulties in school, and the challenges of maintaining the order and routine of her world, she perseveres.As far as content goes, this is a fairly clean read. There is some uncomfortable near-violence when Rose's father loses his patience with Rose. Alcohol and objectionable language (the 'r-word', bullying, etc) are also content flags to be aware of. Overall, the content is handled well and serves a purpose to the plot, rather than existing for dramatic effect. Ann M. Martin is a teacher-favourite and the publisher's website even has a free discussion guide posted for download! (See link at the end of the review).Fans of Mockingbird (Kathryn Erskine), Counting by 7s (Holly Goldberg Sloan), and The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee will enjoy this novel. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will love this book, actually. Rose's love for dog is inspiring; she would do anything to save Rain--and to make sure she does right by her. Even if it means giving her away...Add this to your must-read list for this year! Ann M. Martin never disappoints!
    • 5/5
      Rose, a fifth grader with Asperger's, obsessions with homonyms and prime numbers, a strained relationship with her father, a caring one with her uncle, and a beloved pet dog, must make a difficult personal sacrifice. A beautifully crafted story.
    • 4/5
      Narrated by Laura Hamilton. Hamilton does a great job presenting autistic Rose Howard's story and generating the listener's sense of compassion for Rose. When Rose compulsively recites homonyms, Hamilton does so with a robotic urgency that gives an idea of what having autism is like. And when Rose calls out infractions of rules, you feel the annoyance of her father, teachers and classmates. Her uncle Weldon is far more accommodating and nurturing of Rose than her impatient, surly father. The reunion at the pet shelter is a weeper! A great audio version of a powerful and revealing story.
    • 5/5
      Rose is an autistic girl that lives alone with her father. She struggles with life due to her autism. She is very preoccupied with homonyms and prime numbers and when she gets upset she blurts out prime numbers. Her home life is complicated because her father struggles with her mom being gone and his daughter is not "normal". He also drinks. One day her father brings home a stray dog and gives it to Rose. Rose names the dog Rain (because it was a rainy day and rain has a homonym-reign). So Rose's existence is basically school, taking care of Rain, homework, cooking dinner for her/her dad, and avoiding dad if he comes home drunk. One night as a hurricane is approaching her father lets Rain out to go to the bathroom and Rain is lost in the storm. This story looks at Rose's relationship with her dad, her strength in looking for her lost dog, and her courage when she finally finds her dog and learns the truth about her mother being gone. Great book to help you see the issues that autistic children face in the everyday tasks of the world.
    • 4/5
      I thought the story was good in this book. I have only worked with a couple of autistic children in my lifetime, I think he did a good job portraying them. However, the homonym and prime number stuff drove me crazy. I know the autistic mind probably thinks tha way but it interrupted the story for me. Rose lives with her father. He is a single dad. He works as a mechanic and frequents the Irish Pub. He is rough around the edges. He often yells at Rose. Then there's her Uncle Weldon who is very patient and loving. One day Roses father comes home with a dog he finde behind the bar he frequents. It's a rainy day so Rose calls the dog Rain, plus it's a homophone. Rose loves this dog then one day the dog disappears during a storm and what happens when they find it makes the story. I found the book somewhat annoying but moving. You just have to get past the homonym and prime number thing. I think it's a good book for kids to read to learn compassion and empathy. Rose tried very hard to not do the things that annoyed people, but it was part of her. I think it's good that other children understand the struggles one may face if the have autism. Overall I liked the book.
    • 5/5
      Rose in on the autism spectrum. She's high functioning and more than a handful for her single father. Her father's brother is a wonderful presence in her life. Rose loves collecting homonyms and prime numbers. And even more than that she loves her dog, Rain (reign). When Rain runs away during a superstorm, she is upset but develops a logical plan on working to find Rain again. Over the course of the book, readers see Rose grow, deal with stresses, and deal with loss.This will definitely appeal to students who like books like Wonder, Out of My Mind, etc.
    • 5/5
      As we all know already, Ann M. Martin is the brilliance behind the Babysitter's Club fandom - one that is now considered a classic and is being read over and over again with each new generation. And now, she has managed to outdo herself a hundred times over with RAIN REIGN... Ms. Martin has managed to capture a voice that will forever live inside of my heart. It also takes a lot of heart, patience and understanding for an author to be able to get inside the mind of a 12-year-old girl who has aspergers and OCD. And then to give her a seemingly simple story to tell, a story that as small as it may seem at first, turns out to be the most powerful and thought-provoking story that I will probably read this year. Only a soulful person can accomplish that. Rose's story will force you to open your mind, and your heart. Rose has a story to tell. A story about her dog, named Rain. You better pay close attention. First, Rose gives us a little bit of a background first. These details are important to the telling of Rain's story... Rose is a 12 year old girl. She's in the 5th grade. She loves her dog Rain. She also loves homonyms, prime numbers and rules. She lives with her dad. Rose's dad has a hard time understanding her. He wants her to stop obsessing over her homonyms list. He doesn't like the monthly meetings at school with her teacher and aide. He gets very upset when she brings home her weekly reports informing him of her outbursts and repetitiveness. Rose tries her best. When things start to go a way that she can't handle, she tries to count using prime numbers only. It helps her calm down, sometimes. And then one rainy day, Rose's dad brings home a gift for her. A dog that has 7 white toes. The two become inseparable. Until the hurricane comes and her dad lets Rain out right after it. Rain goes missing. Why didn't her dad wake her up when he let Rain out? Why did he let Rain out right after a storm? Rose can only do what she does best - keep busy by thinking of a plan to find a Rain.No one can ever imagine what Rose's hard work will lead to.There are so many positive and wonderful things that happen in this book. All of Rose's relationships and encounters are so well thought out. Not only with her father and Rain, but with her uncle, classmates and even strangers. The reality of a girl with aspergers/OCD can be harsh and heartbreaking. But seeing and hearing it through Rose's eyes gave me a new perspective and understanding. At times, Rose had me in a fit of giggles and awe, at other times, I would get so angry or sad for her. Many tears were shed for my little friend.By the time I started the third chapter, I kept forgetting that I was reading a contemporary story about a little girl. It really felt like I was reading an autobiography. Rose is so real to me. All of her emotions, logic and feelings were so raw and full of innocence and life. It is really hard to comprehend that Rose is just a character that Ms. Martin gave a voice to. To me, she's real. And I would do anything to meet her. I would like to share the homonyms that I thought of that she didn't mention in her story... mince/mints and tighten/titan. Maybe they're on her list. Maybe not. Either way, I'd hope to impress her.The ending to Rose's story is heartwarming with a tinge of longing. I very much hope to hear from Rose again. I would like to see her as a teen, young woman... I'd like to grow up with her and follow her along through life, through her eyes. She's full of heart and extremely smart. I have high hopes for her future... No matter what your favorite genre is, this is definitely a book that everyone should read. I promise you, Rose will leave some sort of imprint on you - she will teach you something, make you feel something you never have before, make you think twice - she will touch your heart. (*An ARC was sent to me by the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.)

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    • 5/5
      I'm just a sucker for dog stories and this one is my new favorite. be warned this book definitely requires a tissue box on hand. ms. martin does a wonderful job of capturing the voice of Rose, an autistic child.

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    Book preview

    Rain Reign, Chapters 1-5 - Ann M. Martin

    I

    The First Part

    1

    Who I Am—A Girl Named Rose (Rows)

    I am Rose Howard and my first name has a homonym. To be accurate, it has a homophone, which is a word that’s pronounced the same as another word but spelled differently. My homophone name is Rows.

    Most people say homonym when they mean homophone. My teacher, Mrs. Kushel, says this is a common mistake.

    What’s the difference between making a mistake and breaking a rule? I want to know.

    Making a mistake is accidental. Breaking a rule is deliberate.

    But if— I start to say.

    Mrs. Kushel rushes on. It’s all right to say ‘homonym’ when we mean ‘homophone.’ That’s called a colloquialism.

    ‘Breaking’ has a homonym, I tell her. ‘Braking.’

    I like homonyms a lot. And I like words. Rules and numbers too. Here is the order in which I like these things:

    1. Words (especially homonyms)

    2. Rules

    3. Numbers (especially prime numbers)

    I’m going to tell you a story. It’s a true story, which makes it a piece of nonfiction.

    This is how you tell a story: First you introduce the main character. I’m writing this story about me, so I am the main character.

    My first name has a homonym, and I gave my dog a homonym name too. Her name is Rain, which is special because it has two homonyms—rein and reign. I will write more about Rain in Chapter Two. Chapter Two will

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