Rain Reign
Author(s): Ann M. Martin
A New York Times Bestseller!
Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She's thrilled that her own name is a homonym, and she purposely gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Not everyone understands Rose's obsessions, her rules, and the other things that make her different – not her teachers, not other kids, and not her single father.
When a storm hits their rural town, rivers overflow, the roads are flooded, and Rain goes missing. Rose's father shouldn't have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search.
Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose's point of view.
Review(s):
“Rose is a character we root for every step of the way. She is resilient, honest, and, in her own odd way, very perceptive; a most reliable narrator.” —The Horn Book, starred review
“Though Rose's story is often heartbreaking, her matter-of-fact narration provides moments of humor. Readers will empathize with Rose, who finds strength and empowerment through her unique way of looking at the world.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Simplicity, clarity, and emotional resonance are hallmarks of Rose's first-person narrative, which offers an unflinching view of her world from her perspective . . . A strong story told in a nuanced, highly accessible way.” —Booklist, starred review
“Martin has penned a riveting, seamless narrative in which each word sings and each scene counts.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Newbery Honor author Martin (A Corner of the Universe) is extremely successful in capturing Rose's perspective and personality...” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Short-listed Missouri Mark Twain Award (2016), Long-listed School Library Best Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2015), Long-listed Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice A. ML (2015), Horn Book Fanfare (2014), Booklist's Editor's Choices (2014), Long-listed Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award (2015), Long-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed Shelf Awareness Best Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed Amazon.com Best Books of the Year (2014), Winner Schneider Family Book Award (2015), Winner Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award (2016), Short-listed Iowa Children's Choice Award Master List (2016), New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed NCTE Notable Child. Bks in Lang. A (2015), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2015), Short-listed Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (Women's National Book Association) (2015), Long-listed ALA Notable Children's Books (2015), School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (2014), Long-listed Kentucky Blue Grass Award Master List (2016), Winner Bank Street/Josette Frank Award (2015), Long-listed NYTBR Notable Children's BOTY (2014), Long-listed CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best (2014), Long-listed Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award ML (2015), Long-listed NCSS-CBC NotableTrade-Soc.Stdy (2015), Long-listed Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year (2014)
ISBN: 9780312643003