The Boy Who Made it Rain

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?

Reviews of The Boy Who Made it Rain

"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