# Rain Rising - Hardcover

by **Courtne Comrie** (Author)

**An inspiring debut middle grade novel-in-verse about Rain, who must overcome sadness after her all-star brother is badly beaten up at a frat party. _Genesis Begins Again_ meets _Brown Girl Dreaming_ in this powerful story of perseverance, family, and hope.**

**"A gorgeous debut: a necessary, cathartic, immersive healing experience."--_Kirkus_ (starred review)**

Rain is keeping a big secret from everyone around her: She's sad. All the time. Rain struggles with her image and feels inferior to her best friend, Nara. Not even her all-star student-athlete big brother (and personal superhero), Xander, can help Rain with her dark thoughts and low self-esteem.

And when Xander becomes the victim of violence at a predominantly white university, Rain's life and mind take a turn for the worse. But when her favorite teacher, Miss Walia, invites her to an after-school circle group, Rain finds the courage to help herself and her family heal.

Like the rain, she is both gentle and a force, finding strength to rise again.

**"You can't help but fall in love with this book. Heartbreaking, emotional, and a ride well worth taking." --Marie Arnold, author of _The Year I Flew Away_ and _I Rise_**

**"Everyone who reads this will be inspired by Rain's dedication to finding healing." --Elisabet Velasquez, author of _When We Make It_**

**A 2023 Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 12-14 in Fiction (Contemporary Issues)!**

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN

**Publication Date:** September 27, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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