[A] phenomenal novel Startling, well written its a book that will stay with you long after its finished. Independent 'Were alive. So lets start living.' Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. One life-changing tragedy That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing. A hopeful new friendship Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again? Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natlia Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Sam Newton lives in Wigmore, Kent with her partner Pete and children William and Grace. She enjoys travel, skiing, playing tennis and going to the theatre. Tuesday Pickles was inspired by the fun times she has had with her children and their wellies!