Brimner,
Larry Dane. The Rain Wizard. Boyd's Mills/Calkins Creek 2015 119p $16.95
ISBN 978-1-59078-990-2 elem/ms Biography VG-BN
Charles Mallory Hatfield was America’s
most famous “rainmaker.” Hatfield traveled around the country bringing rain to
drought-parched lands. This fascinating
biography delves into his personal life and his usually successful attempts to
make it rain. The narrative begins in 1915, when he was asked by the city of San Diego to
bring rain to fill their almost dry reservoirs.
This he did in spades. The
torrential downpours flooded the city and caused major destruction in the area.
This
well-researched and insightful book offers a look at a fascinating man who took
his magical recipe of chemicals to the grave with him. With a wealth of primary-source materials and
period photographs, Brimner brings Hatfield to life with all of his quirky
behaviors. The excellent page layout and
choices of typefaces and colors, as
well as the double-page spreads, make it a most
attractive resource, and it is sure to be a hit in elementary and middle-school libraries.
Summary: Charles Mallory Hatfield was America’s most famous
“rainmaker.” This well-researched and
insightful book offers a look at a fascinating man who took his magical recipe
of chemicals to the grave with him.
Hatfield, Charles Mallory --Susan
Ogintz
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