SuitabookRules
Cynthia Lord
- Reading
- Read together or check in after sections about Catherine’s responsibilities and relationships. Invite the reader to distinguish what Catherine hopes for from what David or Jason might want, without requiring a single answer.
- Themes
- What counts as normal?: Catherine wants a normal life while trying to guide David and forming new friendships; a turn in her own behaviour makes her question what normal means. The central question is posed through Catherine’s experience, leaving room to consider how expectations affect her view of herself and others.
- Worth knowing
- Disability is central: David is autistic and Jason is described as paraplegic. Catherine’s frustration with David’s behaviour and wish for a normal life may prompt conversation about how she sees her brother and her responsibilities.