Rose (rows) Howard is a fifth grade (grayed) student. She has been diagnosed with high (hi, heigh) functioning autism and loves words (specifically homonyms), rules, and numbers (especially prime numbers). She struggles with making friends at school and being in a classroom. She lives with her father, Wesley, who struggles with being a single parent. Her Uncle Weldon, who is much more stable and has more patience (patients) than her father, lives nearby.
One night, her father brings home a blonde dog with seven white toes (tows). Rose names her Rain (reign) because her father found her in a rain storm. Rose and Rain develop a special bond. By taking care of Rain, Rose develops a routine at home and is not (knot) so lonely. She is able to (two, too) use Rain to develop relationship with her peers.
During Super Storm Susan, Rose’s father lets Rain out of the house without her collar. Rain runs away and Rose is determined to find her.
This is a wonderful story with themes of autism, bullying, single parents, love, loss, determination, and integrity.
Please (pleas) read this book. You (yew, ewe) might (mite) need a tissue toward the end, but the conclusion is well worth any tears that may fall.
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