Home in the Rain ISBN: 9781406379785

The extraordinary touches a seemingly ordinary moment of family life, in this tender, heart-warming story. "A remarkable story ... young and old readers will be spellbound throughout this torrential tale" Observer The Winner of the Australian Prime Ministers Literary Award 2017 Francie and her mum, who is expecting a baby girl, are driving home from Grandmas in the heavy rain. When theyre still far from home, they stop for a picnic. And as the car steams up, Francie presses her little finger on the window, spelling out "Daddy" and "Mummy" and leaving one space free, ready and waiting for the name of her soon-to-be sister...