And Then There Was Us
$26.41
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
4 February 2026
Summary
A mother’s death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens, now available in paperback. For fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.
After 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.
While Coi struggles to find kindness in he…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781774883426 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1774883422 |
| Author: | Kern Carter |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 4 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 139mm |
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Critics Review
Shortlisted for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Amy Mathers Teen Book Award, 2025
One of CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens for 2024
An Indigo Best Book of 2024 So Far
PRAISE FOR And Then There Was Us:
“An emotional story of family and growth.” —Kirkus Reviews
”[W]ell paced and populated with strong and sympathetic characters.” —Booklist
“A well-written, thoughtful, and sympathetic deep dive into understanding and surviving an abusive parent.” —School Library Journal
“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.” —Canadian Children’s Book Centre
“This is [a] tale of family dynamics and difficult choices.” —Winnipeg Free Press
“And Then There Was Us is an important read for anyone looking for a book that explores reevaluating childhood trauma and complicated family relationships.” —Young Adulting
About The Author
Kern Carter
KERN CARTER is the author of five novels, including Beauty Scars, And Then There Was Us, and Boys And Girls Screaming. In addition to his writing, Kern writes and produces films and also teaches professional writing at a local college. He is committed to supporting emerging writers and helping them find their voice. He lives in Toronto.
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