Catina Noble Boeken

Attending to one's mother while she succumbs to cancer is no easy feat as this poetry chapbook will attest to.

Not Again continues this very real rollercoaster ride of emotions for main character, Teal. Now that she has aged, life's obstacles continue to get more and more complex. Catina Noble's writing is relatable for young adults navigating their way through the complicated teenage years, while providing suspense and entertainment for her readers.

I'm sure we all must have told ourselves, at least once while growing up, that life couldn't possibly get worse. As Rod Serling, host of the ancient TV show, *The Twilight Zone*, actually never said, "Imagine if you will," being the eldest female child in a family with no parenting. Imagine being "Mommy" to a pair of irresponsible, substance-addicted adult children. Imagine taking on the responsibility of being the nanny for younger siblings, the maid for lazy, hungover parents, the literal whipping girl for a father's outbursts. Catina Noble has nailed it in *Finding Evie*. She has managed to portray Evie Feathers as though she herself had lived through each and every soul-destroying experience and come out, not merely as a survivor, but as a thriver. Finding Evie holds hope between its covers for neglected children.

Previously published as three separate novels, Teal, Teal Flint is a rebrand of Teal's journey through difficult times and difficult years. Not Just Me: "... a beautiful message of encouragement..."-Amy MacDonald, STAR Program Supervisor, Christie Lake Kids; "... full of honesty, heart and humour..."-Sara Dwyer, Executive Director, Russell Heights Community House Not Again: "... leaves a lasting impression... If only I had been as grounded as Teal when I was her age!..."-Joanne MacGregor, Director of STAR Inner City Programs, Christie Lake Kids This Is It: "... parts of it were a little scary, but I loved THIS IS IT."-Dakota Morgan, age 13

Teal Flint has things figured out. Or so she thinks. Someone new is about to enter her life. Not that she has a choice. Her friendship with Olive has been tested in the past, but there is only so much a friend-ship can survive. As another chapter in her life closes, and another waits, who will still stand by her side?