The Boy Who Made it RainBrian Conaghan's first book"I was utterly flabbergasted... one of the most compelling novels I've ever read"This book is suitable for ages 13 to 18 according to reading ability We published Brian's first book in 2011 and sold Translation rights in Dutch, German, Korean and Portuguese. Further books by Brian were published by Bloomsbury subsequently, one of which won the Costa Children's Book Award. Reviews of The Boy Who Made it Rain"innovative and insightful... I couldn't wait to devour part two"Times Educational Supplement"I was utterly flabbergasted... one of the most compelling novels I've ever read"Heffers Review, Cambridge"definitely up there with the modern classics"What? Magazine"Brilliant writing, brilliant structure, brilliant book"Des Dillon, author of Me and Ma Gal"A must-read...an innovative novel that will keep you glued to the story until you turn the last page and learn the final outcome... Thought provoking, mind stimulating and characters with individual voices that are heard loud and clear. The Boy Who Made it Rain is a must/read for everyone. Author Brian Conaghan brings to light the issue of bullying, class issues, prejudice and the difficulties teens face growing up in any society or country today."Fran Lewis, New York Reviewer, Educator, TV chat show host and interviewer“Told from different points of view, Brian Conaghan’s THE BOY WHO MADE IT RAIN, shows what happens when a boy finds himself in a strange school, the target of many other kids and as well as vicious rumors, and the resulting violence that occurs. “This is no fantasy – kids can be vicious – just remember the names you used to call your friends, rumors you would hear, how easy it was to make someone a scapegoat. Of course bullying is not isolated to kids – we see it clearly in domestic and international politics on a grand scale. “Brian Conaghan uses mounting suspense and an ironic ending to show us not only the consequences of violence, but its utter uselessness as well. “THE BOY WHO MADE IT RAIN is a valuable, gripping read” Bill Baker, Educator, USA“Clem is the newcomer/English outcast at his Scottish high school. He has really only made one friend, Rosie. This doesn’t stop others from forming opinions of him and even spreading some nasty rumors. “This book has a really interesting structure. Clem is the main character but we don’t really meet him until halfway through. Instead, we get monologues from other characters sharing their opinions/observations about Clem. Through these minor characters we begin to get a sense of Clem and we also begin to realize that something very bad may have happened. Perhaps something on a Columbine scale. The structure really adds to the feeling of foreboding. It was really extremely well done. “I really believe this book is going to begin appearing on required reading lists for many, many English classes. I also believe the students won’t mind. The author has done an excellent job of capturing different speaking styles and voices for each of his characters. Just what a writing teacher needs for a mentor text. “Verdict: Highly recommended “Challenge Alert: lots of realistic cussing. Although, quite a lot of that cussing is spelled with a Scottish accent so maybe parents won’t realize it.” Stephanie Lott, Educator, USA“This is a brilliantly written book. I read it in one sitting, I just could not put it down. “It is the story of Clem - a new boy who has moved from Eastbourne to Glasgow with his parents. “It is written in a narrative style with each chapter written from a different character’s point of view. They are all writing with hindsight after a major event has occurred which the reader is left to guess about right up to the very end. “The last section is Clem’s own narrative telling us his thoughts, feelings and actions, from finding out he is moving right through to the magnificent climax. “This book will keep you enthralled throughout. The characters are exceptionally well described and revealed through their dialogue...” Adele Symonds, Reviewer UKThe BookWhen a school tragedy happens, you probably lay the blame on society, the Internet, TV or violent films. Not many of you think it could be the parents' or the teachers' fault, do you? But then, is it? We all have our say, spout off opinions in different directions according to our view of the world. In this novel, too, they all have their say, but who's right? At only sixteen Clem's world is turned upside down. His father, a travelling salesman and a loser, is transferred from Eastbourne to Glasgow and with him go Clem and his passive mother. But his new sink school is rough. Clem's posh accent, love of learning, and attraction to the school beauty, Rosie, soon make him the target for McEvoy's gang of thugs whose most important ambition in their depraved lives is slashing faces. Text of Heffer's reviewI will unashamedly admit that when I began reading The Boy Who Made It Rain, I was utterly flabbergasted. I began reading it early in the morning and I didn't put it down until I had finished it that evening, and though it's only 196 pages long, this is perhaps one of the most compelling novels I've ever read.
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Brian Conaghan was born and raised in the Scottish town of Coatbridge. He is a graduate of Glasgow University, where he received, among other qualifications, a Master of Letters in Creative Writing. After living and working in Italy for five years he now teaches English in a Dublin Secondary School.