Ann M. Martin

Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines in order to search for her pet.

Rain Reign

Janice Hopper

A sweet little YA story about a non-neurotypical girl (in this case, high-functioning autism) who gets a dog and learns to live with it. She learns other lessons too, including how to be brave.

**note (possible spoiler): the dog DOES NOT DIE.**

I'm a sucker for books with dogs and I'm interesting in learning more about non-neurotypical folks. I read it in one afternoon while I was knitting a hat.

Nadine 

Sweet book about high functioning autistic girl (is autism a theme in every single YA book this year?) and her dog Rain and the choice she makes after her dog gets lost and is re-found after a hurricane. Nothing transformative, but nice enough.

Caroline Lewicki

I loved Rain Reign so much that it might be one of my new favorite middle grade books. Rose is on the autism spectrum and Martin does a fantastic job of showing the world through Rose’s perspective. The story takes turns I wasn’t expecting and had me sobbing by the end.

Katy B

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month I wanted to read a book with a protagonist who has ASD. Since I was supposed to read this book several years ago, I chose this one. I needed a few spoilers from people who read it first. I am glad I finally read this book. Ann M. Martin does a great job creating a world seen through Rose's eyes and making you really feel what Rose goes through with her dad, teachers, and her love for her dog. A bittersweet ending, but such a great story.

Rain Reign

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