New Teen Book for Lent

Ashes: Visible & Invisible (official publication date: Jan 31, 2023)
by Theresa Linden, Marie Keiser, Cynthia Toney, Ellen Gable, Antony Kolenc, Amanda Lauer,
Carolyn Astfalk, Leslea Wahl, T.M. Gaouette, and Corinna Turner.

When Liz’s faith journey hits a roadblock, will an unexpected detour and chance
encounter set her back on track?
A teen’s future was all set—before his tragic loss. But his friend’s secret past just might
save it.
Justin’s religion is outlawed. When an unbeliever asks him about the meaning of life,
what can he say?
Could God be asking Paul to sacrifice a piece of himself for Lent—literally?
A modern American teen discovers what faith, life and love are like in seventeenth-
century Scotland.
Teenager Lexie Dugan struggles to understand the sacrifice of Lent when she’s asked to
help take care of her siblings while her pregnant mother is on bed rest.
Asher’s desire to prepare for the Messiah intensifies after he’s robbed by bandits but
would fighting alongside the Zealots be the best way?
When a risky Ash Wednesday mission to sterilize T. rex eggs goes wrong, fasting is the
least of Joshua, Darryl, and Harry’s worries.
A medieval girl stranded on a forsaken path confronts threats from without and turmoil
from within.
Struggling with loss, hunger, and temptation, Ethan finds himself walking in the steps of
Jesus.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Visible-Invisible-Leslea-Wahl/dp/B0BQ9ZXB4G/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63043118-ashes
Website: www.catholicteenbooks.com
Advanced Reviews:
The Catholic Teen Book authors have done it again! We loved this book from page one; it’s a
great way to dig deeper into Lent with your teens. The book has a story for everyone, and they
all share the faith in different but wonderful ways. Highly recommend!