A Song Below Water (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250315328)

Bethany C. Morrow's A Song Below Water is the story for today's readers -- a captivating modern fantasy about Black sirens, friendship, and self-discovery set against the challenges of today's racism and sexism.

In a society determined to keep her under lock and key, Tavia must hide her siren powers.

Meanwhile, Effie is fighting her own family struggles, pitted against literal demons from her past. Together, these best friends must navigate through the perils of high school's junior year.

But everything changes in the aftermath of a siren murder trial that rocks the nation, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical voice at the worst possible moment.

Soon, nothing in Portland, Oregon, seems safe. To save themselves from drowning, it's only Tavia and Effie's unbreakable sisterhood that proves to be the strongest magic of all.

"It's beautiful and it's brilliant."--Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

"An enthralling tale of Black girl magic and searing social commentary ready to rattle the bones." -- Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles

Author: Bethany C. Morrow
ISBN-10: 1250315328
ISBN-13: 9781250315328
Publisher: Tor Teen
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2020
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509160 / Song Below Water


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 139
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2020
Booklist 04/15/2020 pg. 51
Publishers Weekly 06/01/2020
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2020 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020 - Book Of Special Distinction