The Rain Tree: A Western Story

by Will Cook

WesternLarge Print EditionThe Jim Martin family lives in the dry plains where drought is a way of life. Jims tried everything to make it rain from flying kites to shooting off gunpowder and has become a laughingstock among local ranchers. Even the school-year taunting of his son doesnt stop him in his quest. Hearing of an old-timer who is able to conjure water, Jim travels to Rock Springs on a desperate mission for water and what he finds proves to be nothing short of a miracle . . .

260 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2014

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[Dianna Shimizu · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't think I've ever read a book before where you start off really liking the main character, but despising him by the end of the book.