The Song of Us
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Song of Us
By (Author) Kate Fussner
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Katherine Tegen Books
4th October 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
368
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 30mm
454g
Description
This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeens Letter to the World.
Love at first sight isnt a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, its fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now shes just the new girl. And then Eden shows up to Poetry Club and everything changes.
Eden isnt out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: dont call. Dont tell her friends. And dont let anyone know theyre together.
But when jealousy creeps in, its Olivias words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden backusing poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together . . . or tear them apart forever.
Reviews
In this gorgeous tale, Fussner delivers what feels likea song. Of us. Of anyone who has ever been in love. Or anyone transformed by it. An impressive debut! Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author A tender book about first crushes, peer pressure, and parental problems in middle school. Written in glorious verse, The Song of Us is an ode to lovelove that defies expectations, overcomes disappointment, and transcends grief, love that springs in our hearts like song. Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White and Whole A stunning song of first love, heartache, and the freedom of knowing yourself. Eden and Olivia will linger in my heart. Lambda literary award winning author Rebecca Podos
Author Bio
Kate Fussner (she/her) is a novelist, teacher, and accidental poet living in Massachusetts with her wife and dramatic dog. When not reading or writing, Kate can be found spending time with her family, baking, or singing her favorite musicals. Kate believes in the power of a good laugh and a good cry, and hopes her stories will provide readers with both.
