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<p><p> This taut thriller showcases the award-winning Canadian author's gift for creating memorable teen characters who confront tough issues alone--in this case, teen bullying, portrayed in gritty, claustrophobic detail by its victim...Goobie's third-person voice relentlessly puts readers directly in Shir's head, pulling no punches in creating a memorable, believable character. -- Kirkus Reviews<p> This book will be enjoyed by those who like to root for the outsider and are not afraid of reading edgy material. This is a good addition to young adult collections. -- VOYA

<p>Praise for BEFORE WINGS<br> Adrien is a sympathetic and believable character: intelligent, stubborn, funny, filled with confusion and doubt, but ultimately open to the possibility that she just might have a future after all. This could have been a terribly bleak and depressing book, but it isn't. Its engaging characters, realistic setting, and upbeat ending will satisfy teen readers. - School Library Journal

This taut thriller showcases the award-winning Canadian author s gift for creating memorable teen characters who confront tough issues alone in this case, teen bullying, portrayed in gritty, claustrophobic detail by its victim...Goobie s third-person voice relentlessly puts readers directly in Shir s head, pulling no punches in creating a memorable, believable character. -- Kirkus Reviews This book will be enjoyed by those who like to root for the outsider and are not afraid of reading edgy material. This is a good addition to young adult collections. -- VOYA This taut thriller showcases the award-winning Canadian author's gift for creating memorable teen characters who confront tough issues alone--in this case, teen bullying, portrayed in gritty, claustrophobic detail by its victim...Goobie's third-person voice relentlessly puts readers directly in Shir's head, pulling no punches in creating a memorable, believable character. -- Kirkus Reviews This book will be enjoyed by those who like to root for the outsider and are not afraid of reading edgy material. This is a good addition to young adult collections. -- VOYA Praise for BEFORE WINGS Adrien is a sympathetic and believable character: intelligent, stubborn, funny, filled with confusion and doubt, but ultimately open to the possibility that she just might have a future after all. This could have been a terribly bleak and depressing book, but it isn't. Its engaging characters, realistic setting, and upbeat ending will satisfy teen readers. - School Library Journal

""This taut thriller showcases the award-winning Canadian author s gift for creating memorable teen characters who confront tough issues alone in this case, teen bullying, portrayed in gritty, claustrophobic detail by its victim...Goobie s third-person voice relentlessly puts readers directly in Shir s head, pulling no punches in creating a memorable, believable character."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""This book will be enjoyed by those who like to root for the outsider and are not afraid of reading edgy material. This is a good addition to young adult collections."" -- VOYA"" ""This taut thriller showcases the award-winning Canadian author's gift for creating memorable teen characters who confront tough issues alone--in this case, teen bullying, portrayed in gritty, claustrophobic detail by its victim...Goobie's third-person voice relentlessly puts readers directly in Shir's head, pulling no punches in creating a memorable, believable character."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""This book will be enjoyed by those who like to root for the outsider and are not afraid of reading edgy material. This is a good addition to young adult collections."" -- VOYA Praise for ""BEFORE WINGS """"Adrien is a sympathetic and believable character: intelligent, stubborn, funny, filled with confusion and doubt, but ultimately open to the possibility that she just might have a future after all. This could have been a terribly bleak and depressing book, but it isn't. Its engaging characters, realistic setting, and upbeat ending will satisfy teen readers."" -""School Library Journal""

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Beth Goobie graduated from the University of Winnipeg and the Mennonite Brethren Bible College. She is an award-winning writer of young adult fiction including I'm Not Convinced, Mission Impossible and Before Wings. She lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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