The Rules of Survival is the young-adult novel written by American author Nancy Werlin. Set in south Boston a few years into the future, the story follows three young children who are forced to endure and overcome the abusive behavior of their unstable mother, Nikki. When year-old Matthew realizes how dangerous Nikki has become, he does. · Nancy Werlin writes a powerful novel, THE RULES OF SURVIVAL, about three children and their struggle to live normal lives surrounded by chaos and abuse. Their crazed mother Nikki, most likely bi-polar or manic-depressive, has created a topsy-turvy environment for her family.4/5. Grade 9 Up–Werlin tackles the topic of child abuse with grace and insight. Narrated by year-old Matt as a letter to his youngest sister, Emmy, The Rules of Survival is his effort to come to terms with the vicious treatment he and his two sisters suffered at the hands of Nikki, their beautiful and unpredictable mother. One of Matts early /5().
Nancy Werlin writes YA fiction that ranges from realistic fiction to suspense to fantasy, often breaking the boundaries between genres. Her books have gathered awards too numerous to mention, but including National Book award finalist, Edgar award winner and finalist, New York Times bestseller, L.A. Book Prize finalist, and IndieBound Top Ten.. Nancy's first novel, Are You Alone on Purpose. For Matt and his sisters, life with their cruel, vicious mother is a day-to-day struggle for survival. But then Matt witnesses Murdoch coming to a child?s resc. Characters Mathew: He is a 13 year old who is forced to grow up and take care of his sisters. He suffers the most beatings from his mother since he is the oldest and stands up to her. After leaving his mom to live with his aunt years later he gets accepted to Texas State.
Nancy Werlin has written 11 young adult novels, including fantasy (Impossible, Extraordinary, and Unthinkable), suspense (The Killer's Cousin, Locked Inside, Black Mirror, and And Then There Were Four), and realistic fiction (The Rules of Survival, Are You Alone on Purpose, Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good). The Rules of Survival is a novel written by Nancy Werlin. It depicts the story of a boy and his two siblings trying to survive vicious emotional and physical abuse by their mother, Nikki. This book was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Fear is your friend. When you feel it, act. 3. Protect the little ones. 4. If you coped before, you can cope now. 5. Always remember: In the end, the survivor gets to tell the story.”. ― Nancy Werlin, The Rules of Survival.
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