13 Ways to Say Goodbye

Name: 13 Ways to Say Goodbye
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kate Fussner
ISBN: 9780063257030

Author: Kate Fussner

Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

Unabridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/18/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Regional Stories, Children's Social Themes, Children's Lifestyles

Synopsis

A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author of The Song of Us.Nina always followed her older sister, Lily. But just before her thirteenth birthday, Lily died, leaving Nina behind forever.In the three years since she lost her sister, Nina has completed Lily’s secret Before Birthday lists to continue in her footsteps. But now Nina is catching up. When Nina flies to Paris, France, and completes tasks that Lily never finished, Nina finds herself magically transported inside of her own memories, face-to-face with the ghosts of her past.With her birthday looming and the last list running out, Nina is torn between visiting her sister in her memories and adventuring in the present, including crushing hard on her art classmate, Sylvie. Should she follow Lily’s instructions or try something new? And what happens when she finishes the list?

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 Mary on February 18, 2025

How can a novel written for a middle-grade audience bring me to tears? Thank you to Kate Fussner and HarperCollins for the ARC. A quick and important read. I have never read a novel-in-verse but this has made me want to explore them more often. I connected to many things about how this was written..........more

Goodreads review by Alicia on March 10, 2025

13 Ways to Say Goodbye by Kate Fussner is the second book I have read by this author in two weeks and upon finishing it, I immediately ran to preorder a physical copy. This book follows Nina who is grieving over the sudden loss of her sister and as a way to manage her grief, she is determined to fin......more

Goodreads review by Ali on August 19, 2024

ARC read full review to follow. A beautiful novel-in-verse about finding your own path while respecting all the ways that children grieve. 12-year-old Nina found comfort in art even when her friends and family expected her to be over the grief of losing her sister and not be sad anymore. “I don’t wa......more

Goodreads review by Becky on November 18, 2024

Without spoiling too much of the story, here is a glimpse of my thoughts: 13 Ways to Say Goodbye follows Nina as she grieves her sister, Lily. The writing resonates with anyone who has experienced a similar loss, making it relatable and impactful. I found myself connecting with Nina on many levels.......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on August 07, 2024

If you are ready to feel emotions - this is the book for you. Once again, Fussner captures the extra big emotions of middle school in wraps them in a hug. You feel the emotions of Nina as she still grieves the loss of her sister, the butterflies she feels when brushing hands with Sylvie, and the lon......more