The Song of Us

Name: The Song of Us
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kate Fussner
ISBN: 9780063256965

Author: Kate Fussner

Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Ariana Delawari

Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/30/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Poetry, Fairy Tales, Children's Lifestyles

Synopsis

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 Aberdeen’s Letter to the World.Love at first sight isn’t a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, it’s fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now she’s just the new girl. And then Eden shows up to Poetry Club and everything changes.Eden isn’t out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: Don’t call. Don’t tell her friends. And don’t let anyone know they’re together.But when jealousy creeps in, it’s Olivia’s words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden back—using poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together . . . or tear them apart forever.* 2024 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels List – NCTE Children’s Poetry Award Committee * Massachusetts Book Award Longlist Middle Grade/Young Adult * Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year 2024 *

About Kate Fussner

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by s.penkevich on June 09, 2024

The earthquake of emotions from first loves often rocks our worlds with such ineffable power it seems only an epic tale can capture the narrative. I suspect this is part of the lasting power of myths as we can find in them a metaphor for our own perilous, emotional quests. In her stunning debut nove......more

Goodreads review by Jen on April 26, 2022

Olivia and Eden are young girls each grappling with change, loss, and figuring out who they are. They find the right words when they find each other, but they must learn, too, to find the right words for themselves. Bittersweet and tender, this is a beautiful book for all ages. I hung on every word.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on June 13, 2023

The Song of Us is a beautiful novel written in verse that follows two young girls as they struggle to find their place in their school and in their lives, and to figure out who they are. Because it was written in verse, this one may not be for everyone, but for those who enjoy this kind of story, yo......more

Goodreads review by adriana on June 27, 2023

DNF @ 55% I just…I just don’t care but some of the poems were really good.......more

Goodreads review by James on April 14, 2023

This was a really cute love story in verse that perfectly captured the awkward pining and the intense emotions of first love. I appreciated the switching points of view; both main characters were well developed and their poems allowed you to really connect with them. Olivia’s poems were a bit over t......more