A little cloud named Nimbus was born from a factory chimney. He was one of many artificial clouds deployed to rain over an almond grove. Like natural clouds, factory clouds were living beings. However, factory clouds had hi-tech arms, which were cuffed with radio-controlled bracelets.

Every day, Nimbus linked arms with other factory clouds to form a grid in the sky. They hovered over the factory’s almond grove and rained when they were told. But Nimbus had a secret. His bracelets were cracked, and he could resist the factory’s orders.

Ages 7-10.