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The Usual Rules
The Usual Rules
Author: Joyce Maynard
The Usual Rules follows the story of Wendy, who lives with her mother, stepfather, and little brother in Brooklyn. Her world is transformed in a single terrible instant, one day in September 2001: Her mother goes to work that morn-ing. She doesn't come back. Through the eyes of the thirteen-year-old, readers follow Wendy's slow and terrible real...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780606299763
ISBN-10: 0606299769
Publication Date: 8/30/2004
Pages: 386
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Publisher: Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Book Type: Turtleback
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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 NJMary63 avatar reviewed The Usual Rules on + 21 more book reviews
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This book has stayed with me well after reading it. I couldn't put it down. It drew me in and I was rooting for Wendy, Josh and little Louie the whole time.
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Excellent, thought-provoking book. The author brings you into the story to a point where you can empathize with all the characters, warts and all. This book is one that will not be forgotten easily.
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A book where you can really empathize with the lead character. Events take her through the stages of grief from denial and anger to remorse and finally acceptance. You can see her growing along the way and the characters placed in the book to help her are just as interesting as she is. Great read!
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 jazzysmom avatar reviewed The Usual Rules on + 907 more book reviews
This is a fantastic read. It is the story of Wendy, young teenaged girl trying to come to grips with her mothers death on 9/11. It's haunting and heartbreaking. A story of healing and how one September morning changed this young girls life. A page turner and an eye opener for me.This book is a keeper for those who are interested in this genre.
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A well-written story of those left behind after 9/11 and how they make their way through the tragedy to a new life.
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I think this should be a must read for everyone. It should be standard reading in high school. It is well written and comprehensive. I recommend it highly.
Kmarie avatar reviewed The Usual Rules on + 529 more book reviews
I read this book when it came out in 2004, and it was one of the top reads for me that year... and I still remember some of the lines from it. I'm a grief and trauma resolution therapist so I can't stand reading books about loss that just don't ring true. This one rings, sings and VIBRATES true! Excellent read!
k9kutter64 avatar reviewed The Usual Rules on + 167 more book reviews
Excellent story!
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loved it! very moving. story of healing and forgiveness.



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