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Sep 24, 20 rules scholastic gold ebook written by cynthia lord. She made her picture book debut with hot rod hamster, which won several awards, including the parents choice award, and is the author of the shelter pet. Rules is a timely story of three special childrenone autistic, one physically challenged, and. In touch blue, lord pens a moving tale about the meaning. This unit focuses on the core text rules by cynthia lord.
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