Rainman and "Rain Reign"

I recently watched a movie and read a book that deal with people on the autism spectrum. 

I most thoroughly enjoyed the movie Rainman. I liked how the movie showed that someone with autism can be smart and gifted. It also was a good representation of how people with autism need a lot of patience. It can occasionally be overwhelming just trying to follow all the rules of society. A scene that I really identify with is when the fire alarm went off, and Raymond needed to get far away from the noise. Loud noises can make my head feel like it is exploding. 

I recently finished the book Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin, and I enjoyed it. The protagonist is a fifth-grade girl named Rose who is on the spectrum and also has OCD. The book describes her difficult time fitting in, her special relationship with her dog, and the conflict that occurs when her dog is missing. Rose wants to have friends so much but nobody understands her. I recommend this book, especially for older kids and teenagers.

Summer Reading

I finished my junior year of high school. I made all As. I love math and history. My favorite class last year was physics, and I am grateful that I had a teacher who gave clear, interesting lessons. In history, I enjoyed learning about World War I and II.  I am sad to think about kids who are not learning because they cannot speak so people underestimate them.

This summer, I will write about the books I am reading. Books are very important to me and so meaningful.  

I just finished reading the novel Once by Morris Gleitzman. It is a work of historical fiction that takes place during World War II.  It is a somber story about the Holocaust and a boy with an amazing imagination. It was so captivating that I read it in just two days, and I recommend it.