{"product_id":"and-then-there-was-us-isbn-9781774883402","title":"And Then There Was Us","description":"\u003cb\u003eA mother's death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens. For fans of \u003ci\u003eI Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother, fourteen-year-old Coi moved in with her father, and together they created a peaceful life. But now, four years later, that peace is shattered when her mother dies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who did nothing but hurt her, her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family. It's only through reconnecting with her estranged family members, especially her younger half-sister Kayla, that Coi's long-held views about her mother are challenged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd when Coi begins to see visions of her mother in her dreams, she is forced to ask herself what it means to forgive and be forgiven, and, most importantly, what it means to be family.\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Amy Mathers Teen Book Award, 2025\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eCCBC\u003c\/i\u003e’s Best Books for Kids and Teens for 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Indigo Best Book of 2024 So Far\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eAnd Then There Was Us\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An emotional story of family and growth.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[W]ell paced and populated with strong and sympathetic characters.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A well-written, thoughtful, and sympathetic deep dive into understanding and surviving an abusive parent.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A deftly told, deeply moving, nuanced exploration of the complexities of grief, generational trauma and coming of age which delves into the seemingly contradictory feelings arising from loss in tangent with abuse . . . Carter captures the complexity of relationships with flawed people and the challenges with maintaining concern for others when in crisis.\" \u003cb\u003e—Canadian Children's Book Centre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is [a] tale of family dynamics and difficult choices.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWinnipeg Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAnd Then There Was Us\u003c\/i\u003e is an important read for anyone looking for a book that explores reevaluating childhood trauma and complicated family relationships.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eYoung Adulting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKern Carter\u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist who is celebrated for his captivating storytelling. With books such as \u003ci\u003eAnd Then There Was Us\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBoys and Girls Screaming\u003c\/i\u003e, his stories explore themes of family, friendship, and the drama that can fracture those relationships. Kern has built a devoted readership not just for his novels, but for his writing on the intersection between literature and popular culture, both historically and through a contemporary lens. Kern also teaches professional writing at the college level, hosts workshops on craft and storytelling, and is in-demand as a public speaker for his expertise on creative culture. He is based in Toronto.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301532848357,"sku":"NP9781774883402","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781774883402.jpg?v=1767721564","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/and-then-there-was-us-isbn-9781774883402","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}