Eventown
Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu, published by HarperCollinsPublishers on April 28, 2020, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages in English. The narrative follows Elodee, whose life takes a turn as she grapples with her emotions and the changing dynamics with her twin sister, Naomi. When her family relocates to the seemingly idyllic town of Eventown, Elodee hopes to find solace and a fresh start amidst the town’s comforting routines and picturesque scenery.
As Elodee navigates her new environment, she discovers that beneath the surface of perfection lies a series of peculiarities that challenge her understanding of happiness and normalcy. The story explores themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of mental health, all set against a backdrop of fantasy and magic. Readers will encounter a world where everything appears even, yet Elodee must confront the implications of conformity and the cost of pretending. This edition invites readers to reflect on the balance between comfort and authenticity in their own lives.
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Kirkus Best Books of 2019 * Kids’ Indie Next Pick List * Bookpage Best Books of 2019: Middle Grade
“Beautiful, mysterious and deeply satisfying.” –Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger
The world tilted for Elodee this year, and now it’s impossible for her to be the same as she was before. Not when her feelings have such a strong grip on her heart. Not when she and her twin sister, Naomi, seem to be drifting apart. So when Elodee’s mom gets a new job in Eventown, moving seems like it might just fix everything.
Indeed, life in Eventown is comforting and exciting all at once. Their kitchen comes with a box of recipes for Elodee to try. Everyone takes the scenic way to school or work–past rows of rosebushes and unexpected waterfalls. On blueberry-picking field trips, every berry is perfectly ripe.
Sure, there are a few odd rules, and the houses all look exactly alike, but it’s easy enough to explain–until Elodee realizes that there are only three ice cream flavors in Eventown. Ever. And they play only one song in music class. Everything may be “even” in Eventown, but is there a price to pay for perfection–and pretending
“Engrossing.” –New York Times Book Review
“Enchanting, heart-rending, and bittersweet.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An emotionally complex and wonderfully told story.” –School Library Journal (starred review)
“Thought-provoking.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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