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Blue Rain (Oliver Campbell) Kindle Edition

by Julia C. Johnston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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2021 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist
2021 Kindle Book Awards Semi-finalist

'There are so many aspects of BLUE RAIN to fall in love with...I found Ollie's voice in the narration to be absolutely stunning. Through Ollie, we get an innocent, and yet, really complex and curious perspective of the world.'
Writer's Digest, January 2022

‘Blue Rain has great emotional power while being very funny. Julia Johnston has created a wonderful character in Oliver. We share his struggles to understand the world, and the way she portrays his relationships with his friends and family is exceptional and beautifully done. I particularly loved Kamal and the grandparents.’
Anne Clark, literary agent, Anne Clark Literary Agency

‘What a gorgeous, engaging, and unique voice.’
Hannah Shepherd, literary agent, dhhliterary agency

On the prequel, If Everyone Knew Every Plant and Tree:
'This is a beautifully written, tender and touching story that made me laugh and cry'
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Blue Rain is a standalone novel. It also acts as a sequel to If Everyone Knew Every Plant and Tree, Julia Johnston's debut novel, nominated for several book awards.

When Oliver Campbell's little sister, Lily, suffers a life-limiting illness, and his parents notice him less and less, darkness prevails. As he fumbles for the light, his two half-brothers and his two friends do their best to guide him, but their task is heavy.
Radiant Jasvandi, enigmatic and deaf, enters Ollie’s world and sets it ablaze. Bedazzled by the intensity and burdened with her secrets, he runs away.
Back from London he is swayed to join Jasvandi, Poppy, and Kamal on their Los Angeles trip where the sun shines on him once more. The fire is reignited. Yet, as swiftly as the flames flash, they are smothered.
Finding solace in his plants and saxophone, Ollie’s grandparents take the torch, leading him to brighter days. But gloom is not far behind him...
Craving the light more than ever, like a dying flower, he makes one last lurch for his world of plants and trees. He aches for peace and happiness. Will his new life in Cornwall finally lead him there…?
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    12 - 18 years
  2. Part of series
    Oliver Campbell
  3. Print length
    332 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. Publication date
    April 28, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093SRQDSJ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2193 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B093RMYCG7
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Julia C Johnston

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From a large Catholic musical family, Julia studied French, Music and English at A-level, in a girls' grammar school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England. She ventured far south... to Manchester University, where she took a degree in French with Drama.

Although acting was her first love, she trained to be a French, English and Drama teacher and years later, a teacher of the deaf. She taught in Manchester and London.

As well as teaching, Julia has been (is??) an actor, piano teacher and now writer and teacher. She worked as a journalist before writing a play, 'Touched', for Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in which she acted two roles, and which gained 5* reviews. Her second novel, 'Blue Rain' has just been published (May 2021); it is a sequel to the debut novel, 'If Everyone Knew Every Plant And Tree'.

Julia has lived in twenty-one different places, including Philly and LA, and currently lives in Cornwall, England. Apart from writing and teaching, she loves a spot of singing and has recently started her own choir called 'The Choir Brigade'!

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Lucy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful compelling story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2024
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A beautifully written story navigating life's joys and challenges. Recommend for readers for all ages: young or young at heart!
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Window Oarsmen
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2021
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I loved Julia’s first book If Everyone Knew Every Plant & Tree so was delighted when I found out the next instalment of Oliver Campbell’s teenage life was to be continued.
However , this book can also be read as a stand alone novel.
The characters have developed, matured & grown but it was so good to be back with them again .
Julia has the rare ability to describe teenager’s complex emotions, the angst & inner thoughts of young people reacting to life and love.
There are many layers in this book, but central to it all are the wonderful characters, the dialogue makes you laugh out loud , give a wry smile or shed a tear . That’s the genius of Julia’s story telling as she understands the messy way teenagers tumble through life , making decisions that seem right but are not always the best ones.
The importance of the effect of trauma is played out throughout the novel and is obvious to anyone that has lost a beloved family member especially those taken far too young . However, the extraordinary prose, flecked with wit and poignancy made me feel a sense of hope for Oliver’s future.
Despite the characters making mistakes in relationships or being misunderstood , this is what I loved about the novel , they are human and therefore flawed .
I particularly liked the ending which I won’t allude to as that would be a major spoiler , other than to say it is very much the right ending .
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Tara Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, moving and romantic :)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2021
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A really beautiful novel continuing the story of Oliver... funny, moving, and romantic. It was so readable- I finished it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down! I particularly loved Kamal and his little nuggets of wisdom. Even better than the first one!
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