The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr: A Novel [Paperback]

<p>"The inevitable comparisons to Graeme Simsion's <em>The Rosie Project</em>(2013) and Julia Claiborne Johnson's <em>Be Frank with Me</em>(2016) are natural, but <strong>Ellie's authentic voice offers a fresh perspective on being different</strong>."—<em>Booklist</em></p><p>Elvira Carr believes in rules. She also strongly believes in crisp schedules, clear guidelines, and taking people at face value. Not that the twenty-seven-year-old sees many people. After several unfortunate incidents, her overbearing mother keeps her at home. </p><p>But when her mother has a stroke, Elvira is suddenly on her own. To help her navigate a world that is often puzzling, she draws up seven ironclad rules. Armed with these, a notebook full of questions, and guidance from a helpful neighbor, she takes charge of herself ? and realizes that something isn't quite right about the life she thought she knew.</p><p>She'll need all the courage, perseverance and curious charm she can muster to unravel the mystery of what happened to her family and to manager her own life, her way.</p>"The inevitable comparisons to Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project (2013) and Julia Claiborne Johnson's Be Frank with Me (2016) are natural, but Ellie's authentic voice offers a fresh perspective on being different. " - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong>"Debut novelist Maynard puts her background as a teacher of adults with learning difficulties to good effect in crafting this heartwarming coming-of-age story. Perfect for book clubs and for readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project and Julia Claiborne Johnson's Be Frank with Me.<br>" - <strong><em>Library Journal</em></strong>