“[Brooks] establishes herself yet again as someone who can express the turmoil of adolescence and the difficulty of coping with life when the cards aren't necessarily dealt in one's favour.” — Montreal Gazette
Description
In the midst of a heaven-rattling summer storm a young stranger blows into a small prairie town. On the run after taking her latest boyfriend's truck, with a pocketful of stolen money and a heart full of pain, seventeen-year-old Noreen Stall seems to invite trouble. And trouble comes soon enough, as Noreen's new mistakes trigger calamities that shake the lives of the residents of Pembina Lake. Acclaimed novelist Martha Brooks has written an unforgettable and award-winning story about a terribly complex heroine and the effects she has on those around her.
Reviews
“...a story of the redeeming power of love, with a cast of memorable characters who will have you cheering them on...” — Brandon Sun
“...a wonderful work of realistic fiction, truly a gem.” — Kliatt
“...credible and heart-wrenching...The characters are so real the reader becomes a part of the story.” — Today's Parent
