Shouting at the Rain
Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, published by Penguin on May 5, 2020, is a 288-page work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of family and emotions. The story follows Delsie, a girl who enjoys tracking the weather but finds herself facing emotional storms in her own life. Living with her kindhearted Grammy, Delsie begins to reevaluate her family dynamics and grapples with feelings of longing for a “regular family.” As she navigates changes in her friendships, particularly with a friend who has outgrown her, Delsie discovers the complexities of her emotions.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the challenges of growing up and understanding one’s feelings. Delsie’s journey is supported by her neighbors and a new friend, Ronan, who brings his own struggles to the forefront. Together, they explore Cape Cod, learning to differentiate between anger and sadness, as well as the concepts of being broken versus whole. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of social themes, including family dynamics and emotional resilience, making it a relevant read for young audiences.
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From the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.
Delsie loves tracking the weather–lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She’s always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she’s looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a “regular family.” Delsie observes other changes in the air, too–the most painful being a friend who’s outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he’s endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
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