Description

Dual-written by a BAFTA-winning children’s composer and a K-pop hit writer, The Songs You’ve Never Heard is a debut YA novel that champions sisterhood, musical talent and body positivity. Perfect for fans of Estelle Maskame, Chris Russell and Taylor Swift.

How can two lost girls find their voices in a world that’s determined to keep them silent?

Meg McCarthy seems to be everything Alana Howard is not: rich, glamorous and – thanks to Caspar, her world-famous pop star brother – a social media influencer that every brand wants to sponsor.

But while Meg is feeling trapped by the squeaky-clean McCarthy brand, plagued by online haters and too terrified to share her own talent with the world, songwriter Alana doesn’t seem to be scared of standing out.

When Meg and Alana’s worlds collide, they quickly learn that appearances can be deceiving.

Publisher Review

"An inspiring tale of how art provides both solace and purpose." -- Kirkus Reviews "both a love letter to and a critique of the music industry" -- Reader review "music, female friendship, a secret crush and a strong emphasis on being who you are" -- Reader review "a shining example of a perfect contemporary novel for teens" -- Reader review "What it really meant for me was that no matter what people say or do, remain authentically you." -- Reader review "These two lost girls were meant to find each other in music and life." -- Reader review "Female friendship and body positivity are portrayed brilliantly" -- Reader review "a brilliantly heart-warming story about friendship and finding yourself" -- Reader review "A sweet read (...) all about finding a way to be true to yourself and forget the haters!" -- Reader review