Anne Montgomery
The Scent of Rain tells the story of two
Arizona teenagers whose fates become
intertwined.
Rose flees into the mountains to
escape from her abusive polygamous
community where her only future is
marriage to a man older than her father.
Adan, whose only wish is to be reunited
with his mother, is on the run from the
cruelties of the foster care system.
Are there any adults they can trust? Can
they even trust each other?
Throughout The Scent of Rain compelling themes are examined including:
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How young people in extremely difficult situations will find a way to survive
using their wits and instincts
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The ripple effects of growing up in a cult-like community with little freedom to
explore the outside world
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The on-going child abuse and other problems associated with foster care