The Boy Who Made it Rain - Softcover

Conaghan, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190723019X ISBN 13: 9781907230196

Publisher: Sparkling Books Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Recommended age 16+. When a school tragedy happens, you may lay the blame on society, the Internet, TV or violent films. Not many of you think it could be the parents' or teachers' fault, do you? But then, is it? We 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 Willy-Loman-like father, a travelling salesman and a loser, is transferred from Eastbourne to Glasgow and along with him go Clem and his meek accommodating mother. But Glasgow is rough and Clem's posh English accent is not well-accepted in the sink school he attends. And he's a brilliant scholar. He soon becomes the target for McEvoy's group of thugs for whom slashing faces is the most important ambition in their depraved lives. When 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?

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Review:

"innovative and insightful... 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 "A must-read for teens and adults... 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, talk show host and interviewer

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sparkling Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 190723019X
• ISBN 13: 9781907230196
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208