When Jody leaves for school one morning, his idol, ranch hand Billy Buck, promises ‘it won’t rain today’. However, it does, with tragic consequences…

Hardback   130pp

When Jody leaves for school one morning, his idol, ranch hand Billy Buck, promises ‘it won’t rain today’. Unfortunately it does, with tragic consequences. This collection of four short stories explores the pains of growing-up and the interdependance of human existence.

What are the themes?

Other cultures, families and generations.

Teaching points

An ideal introduction to the writing of John Steinbeck.