Right as Rain

By Lindsey Stoddard

A secret burdens Rain as her family moves to the city, threatening to unravel everything.

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304 pages· 60,789 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rain carries a heavy secret about her brother's death, a secret that no one knows. As her family relocates to bustling New York City, she feels more isolated than ever. With her parents' tensions rising and the anniversary of the tragedy looming, Rain struggles to keep her secret buried. But she knows that hidden truths have a way of growing beyond control. Will Rain find the courage to face her past, or will her secret tear her family apart? Discover the strength of a small heart in this tender tale of love and resilience.

From the publisher

A Kirkus Best Book of 2019! From the critically acclaimed author of Just Like Jackie comes a strikingly tender novel about one family’s heartbreak and the compassion that carries them through, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker, Lisa Graff, and Ann M. Martin. It’s been almost a year since Rain’s brother Guthrie died, and her parents still don’t know it was all Rain’s fault. In fact, no one does–Rain buried her secret deep, no matter how heavy it weighs on her heart.So when her mom suggests moving the family from Vermont to New York City, Rain agrees. But life in the big city is different. She’s never seen so many people in one place–or felt more like an outsider.With her parents fighting more than ever and the anniversary of Guthrie’s death approaching, Rain is determined to keep her big secret close to her heart. But even she knows that when you bury things deep, they grow up twice as tall.Readers will fall in love with the pluck and warmth of Stoddard’s latest heroine and the strength that even a small heart can lend.

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