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The Umbrella Maker's Son by Katrina Leno
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
I love rain so I have been excited to read this one and it didn't disappoint.
In a place not quite Earth where there are 47 types of rain, the umbrella maker's son doesn't want to take over the family's business and become an umbrella maker too. He has a passion for carving wood but at this point in his life all seems to be crumbling, his father's business is about to bankrupt and his best friend is moving away.
Things are worse than we imagine because Oscar's future and next decisions will save more than his friendship, it will implicate everyone. Action, tension, an amazing Night Market (my favorite part) an evil corporation, and two friends taking matters into their own hands.
I love the footnotes that add humor and so much personality to the narrator's voice and we learn more facts and interesting details. Also there us fun glossary at the end with all the types of rain and extras.
I won a copy from the publisher.
In a place not quite Earth where there are 47 types of rain, the umbrella maker's son doesn't want to take over the family's business and become an umbrella maker too. He has a passion for carving wood but at this point in his life all seems to be crumbling, his father's business is about to bankrupt and his best friend is moving away.
Things are worse than we imagine because Oscar's future and next decisions will save more than his friendship, it will implicate everyone. Action, tension, an amazing Night Market (my favorite part) an evil corporation, and two friends taking matters into their own hands.
I love the footnotes that add humor and so much personality to the narrator's voice and we learn more facts and interesting details. Also there us fun glossary at the end with all the types of rain and extras.
I won a copy from the publisher.