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In "No Rules for Michael," a young student struggles with the idea of the Ten Commandments, insisting that life would be better without rules. When his teacher allows a day without any regulations, Michael confronts the challenges and freedoms that arise. Through this experience, he learns that rules are not merely constraints but guides that help shape good conduct and ethical behavior in school and beyond.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Sylvia A. Rouss
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