The Umbrella Maker's Son

Oscar Buckle lives in a city where it rains constantly. His father is an umbrella maker, but people are buying from a competitor instead, threatening his family's business. To save his town, Oscar must investigate if there is more to the city's weather with the help of his best friend, Saige.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Oscar Buckle resides in a city where rain is a constant presence. Even when the skies are clear, there is a sense of anticipation that it will soon begin to pour. This has become a part of the town's culture, and the people have learned to embrace the rain. Oscar's father, who is an umbrella maker, is perfectly suited for a place where a trusty umbrella is a necessity. However, despite the quality, reliability, and durability of Buckle Umbrellas, they come at a steep price. As a result, many people opt for cheaper alternatives from their competitor, putting Oscar's family's business in jeopardy.

To make matters worse, Oscar is forced to leave school and work in his father's shop as an apprentice to help support the family. He dreams of one day owning his own umbrella business and continuing the family tradition, but the financial constraints seem insurmountable.

One day, as Oscar is working in the shop, he notices something strange happening in the town. The rain seems to be falling in patterns that are not natural, and the skies are dark and foreboding. He becomes increasingly suspicious of their competitor, who has been gaining popularity with their low-cost umbrellas.

Oscar decides to enlist the help of his best friend, Saige, to investigate the matter. They begin to dig into the history of the town and discover that there is a secret society that has been controlling the weather for centuries. The society is led by a powerful wizard who has the ability to manipulate the elements and create storms.

Using their detective skills, Oscar and Saige uncover the society's plot to destroy Buckle Umbrellas and take over the town's umbrella market. They confront the wizard and his followers, and a fierce battle ensues.

In the end, Oscar and Saige are able to defeat the wizard and his followers. The town is saved, and Buckle Umbrellas is once again the preferred choice for umbrellas. Oscar is hailed as a hero, and his family's business is saved.

Through their adventure, Oscar and Saige learn that sometimes the most extraordinary events are caused by the simplest of things. They also discover the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting against injustice.

Oscar's father is proud of his son for his bravery and determination, and the two friends continue to explore the mysteries of their rainy town, always ready to face whatever challenges come their way.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 143 x 203 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316470872