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The Umbrella Maker's Son

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The Umbrella Maker's Son by Katrina Leno is a charming children’s tale that explores themes of family, adventure, and self-discovery. The story follows a young boy whose life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a magical connection to his father’s craft of umbrella-making. As he delves deeper into this whimsical world, he learns important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination.
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You might enjoy this captivating children's story if you appreciate enchanting tales full of whimsy and wonder. With its delightful characters and imaginative plot, it takes readers on a magical adventure that combines heartwarming moments with exciting twists, making it perfect for young readers who love exploring fantastical worlds.

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The Umbrella Maker's Son

From a critically acclaimed author comes a fantastical middle grade novel about a boy determined to prove there's more than just the weather behind his rainy town.

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Oscar Buckle lives in a city where it's always raining. And when it isn't raining, it's about to rain, so the townspeople have learned to embrace it. Oscar's father is an umbrella maker-appropriate for a place where you can't leave home without one!-but while Buckle Umbrellas are strong, reliable, and high quality, they're expensive. Because of this, people are buying from the competitor instead, which is threatening Oscar's family's business.

To make ends meet, Oscar is forced to quit school and work in his father's shop as an apprentice. But when extraordinary events start to occur in their rainy town, Oscar becomes suspicious of their competitor. Desperate to save his town, Oscar must enlist the help of his best friend, Saige, to discover if there's more than nature involved in their city's weather.

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The Umbrella Maker's Son by Katrina Leno is praised for its focus on the strong friendship and inventive nature of its protagonists, Oscar and Saige. The setting is rich and engaging, featuring a thrilling mission that highlights their loyalty and bravery. The book is noted for its intriguing world-building and offers a heartwarming, fast-paced read with themes centred on friendship, family, and community.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316470872

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Katrina Leno was born on the East Coast and currently lives in Los Angeles. She is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels, including You Must Not Miss, Horrid, and Sometime in Summer. The Umbrella Maker's Son is her middle grade debut. She has always loved the rain.

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