Soren's Seventh Song: A Picture Book -- Dave Eggers, Hardcover

From Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers, Soren's Seventh Song is a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song--with color illustrations by Mark Hoffman.

Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes with his friends, he's met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting.

In this upbeat story of resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible.

Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Cameron Kids
Published: 02/06/2024
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.70h x 7.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781951836733
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 11/27/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2024
School Library Journal 01/12/2024 pg. 1
Booklist 02/01/2024 pg. 64

About the Author
Dave Eggers is the author of books for readers of all ages, including The Eyes and the Impossible and The Circle, as well as numerous books for young readers, including Her Right Foot, What Can a Citizen Do?, and The Lifters. He is the founder of the independent publishing company McSweeney's and the cofounder of 826 Valencia, a youth writing center--fronted by a supply store for working pirates--that has inspired dozens of other organizations worldwide.
Mark Hoffmann is an illustrator and a professor of illustration at Montserrat College of Art. His books include Iamasaurus, Poop, and A Is for Apple, Unless . . ., all published by Cameron Kids. He lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife and son.