And its a number that says her father is probably dead. Its a number that means shes one of the lucky few still standing. Against all odds, ruby has survived the catastrophic onset of the killer rain. An apocalyptic thriller, the rain by virginia bergin is a coming of age story of. In this book, virginia bergin has picked up and perfected the voice of fifteenyearold voice ruby, a reluctant heroine with a full on attitude and a heart that. The rain 2014 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. The storm the rain may not be the only thing to fear in this postapocalyptic thriller sequel to h2o.
In the first book in a terrifying postapocalyptic duology, its in the rain. Her parents, the children of irish and polish immigrants and one englishwoman had moved from liverpool to the south of england in search of work. Award for her young adult science fiction novel who runs the world. The rain by virginia bergin has popped up on our bestsellers list this month. So when a chance encounter leads her to a camp with the last boy she may ever kiss. One minute sixteenyearold ruby morris is having her first proper snog with caspar mccloud in a hot tub, and the next shes being bundled. Virginia bergins the rain is unlike any apocalyptic novel ive read, mostly due to the hilarious and quirky but utterly believable narrator ruby morris. The first clip with the paper catching on fire is merely symbolism. This is what virginia bergin explores in her debut novel aptly titled the rain. The rain 2014 read online free book by virginia bergin. Virginia bergin is the author of h2o, which the horn book magazine called inspiring.
Virginia bergin s the rain is unlike any apocalyptic novel ive read, mostly due to the hilarious and quirky but utterly believable narrator ruby morris. The storm is the highly anticipated second book in the series, and quite possibly the last. Virginia bergin learned to rollerskate with the children of eminent physicists. An apocalyptic thriller, the rain by virginia bergin is a coming of age story of survival. Ashleigh online not a novel about the british summer but a nightmare vision of the future where a single drop of rain can kill. I loved the first book in this series, the rain, and having read several disappointing sequels recently, i was nervous when i finally got hold of the storm. Virginia bergin manages to write about a world in mass chaos so well. I wonder if there will be anymore books added to rubys story. Rubys not sure she can make it on her own much longer.
She grew up in abingdon, oxfordshire, and went on to study psychology, but ruined her own career when, dabbling in fine art at central saint martins, she rediscovered. Its a number that marks the percentage of the population that has survived. Ruby realizes that her father may also be dead, and she doesnt feel that she could survive alone. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. After an imminent meteor strike is avoided, events lead to an alien bacteriumlaced rain that is fatal and contagious. The storm by virginia bergin is the sequel to the rain. The rain is poisonous, it acts like an acid and is extremely fatal. Author of the h2o duology h2o and the storm uk titles.
The rain may not be the only thing to fear in this postapocalyptic thriller sequel to h2o. I knew i had a copy in my overflowing toberead pile and quickly dug it out. After rescuing all the neighbourhood dogs, ruby sets off on a journey that will. Download read the rain 2014 by virginia bergin in pdf. Even a drip of rain would infect your blood, and eat you from the inside out. This book has an amazing plot and the way its written is phenomenal. H2o the rain by virginia bergin book trailer youtube. The storm by virginia bergin brief summary final thoughts ruby begins to loose the structure within her daily life, and she slowly looses her sanity.
H2o is up there with my favorite books of all times. The rain by virginia bergin 9781447266068paperback. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I have had lots of different jobs so many ive lost count and i even got paid to write for documentary, corporate and e. Stranded and devoid of any parental guidance, ruby must cross vast distances and make choices even when no right answer exists. She studied psychology and fine arts at central saint martins. The debut novel and first in a series from virginia bergin, h2o is an apocalyptic novel that plays with an intriguing premise, familiar tropes, and is wrapped in an authentic firstperson kindofepistolary narrative. Written by virginia bergin, audiobook narrated by avita jay. Download or read the rain 2014 in pdf, epub formats. She grew up in abingdon, oxfordshire, in a house tied to her fathers job. It had appealed to me instantly, a simple and effective cover with a suitably apocalyptic tag line. The latest fictional civilizationending threat is deadly rain. The storm by virginia bergin by aaron seth on prezi. H2o series, book 1 by virginia bergin overdrive rakuten.
The firstperson narrative allows for a unique perspective. Virginia bergins the rain is unlike any apocalyptic novel ive read, mostly due to the hilarious and quirky. One minute sixteenyearold ruby morris is having her first proper snog with caspar mccloud in a hot tub, and the next she s being bundled inside the house, dripping wet, cold and in her underwear. Virginia bergins the rain is unlike any apocalyptic novel ive read, mostly due to the hilarious and quirky but utterly. One minute sixteenyearold ruby morris is having her first proper snog with caspar mccloud in a hot tub, and the next shes being bundled inside the house, dripping wet, cold and in her underwear. Synopsis an apocalyptic thriller, the rain by virginia bergin is a coming of age story of survival in a scary, weatherbeaten world. She sprinkles in elements of unexpected romance that makes this book even better. Ruby knows she has to get to london to find her dad, but she just doesnt know where to start. So in the rain we saw the rain become lethal to humans, one drop could kill. Studied psychology and briefly fine artfilm and video at university.