Books published by publisher pd workman

Abject poverty. Utter tragedy. What if the only way to find yourself is to lose who you thought you were?Life on a reservation isn't easy. Nadie is a bright young teen that scorns the ways of her Cree band.Neglect and abuse are all too common. When tragedy strikes, tradition and ritual provide her little comfort.Grief-stricken, Nadie sets off on a quest to the white man's land in search of something better.Something more. Instead, she finds darkness. Prejudice and discrimination.Incarceration. In her search for wholeness, Nadie discovers that traditions might be more than just empty rituals. They can be the path to healing and the journey home.A poignant, Native American Cree saga, full of all the feels. Perfect if you love a heartfelt coming-of-age story that encourages healing from the roots up.Read it today.

Come fly away with Dave Dashaway! Armed only with his wits and a cheerful nature, Dave Dashaway is quick to make friends and pursue his dream of flying an airship. Dave and his friends face smugglers, sharks, a hidden city, saboteurs, and villains of all kinds. Read all five of Dave's adventures, brought together in the same book for the first time: Dave Dashaway Young Aviator Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane Dave Dashaway and His Giant Airship Dave Dashaway Around the World Dave Dashaway, Air Champion This Workman Classic Schoolbook edition contains: - An exclusive map of Dave's journey around the world - Background/Introduction - Biography - Footnotes - Vocabulary and Comprehension/Extension questions after each chapter - Discussion Questions suitable for students or book clubs - Extension activities Brought to you by the same minds as Bobbsey Twins and Hardy Boys, "Books for Boys" by Roy Rockwood are great for homeschoolers using classic literature studies such as Charlotte Mason or Thomas Jefferson Education. Spellings have been standardized to U.S., but the language has not been abridged or dumbed down. Short, fast-paced chapters keep students engaged. Appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Tattooed Teardrops is the winner of the Top Fiction award for the 2016 In the Margins Best Books for Teens book award!A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship and loyalty award-winning author P.D. Workman's brings you the intriguing story of Tamara's struggle to make a life for herself after her incarceration. But things aren't going to be easy. "I don't plan on getting in any trouble."Tamara had thought that when she got out of juvie, things would be easier. But before long, it seems like her life is spiraling into chaos.If she can't prove to her probation officer that she is innocent of the allegations against her, she's going back to prison, and Tamara just can't let that happen.By the author of Ruby, Between the Cracks, a winner of the Top Ten Best Books for Teens 2015 award, Tamara's poignant story will change the way you think about the nature of evil.Praise for Tattooed Teardrops--For me, a sign of a good book is that it is a quick read, holds my interest front to back and I like the characters. This book met the mark on all three of those characteristics. --A slimy villain, an eager-to-please side-kick and a heroine who simply wants to move on from her past make for an intriguing tale, indeed! A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship and loyalty that will keep you reading until the very end.Praise for P.D. Workman"Every single one of [P.D. Workman's] books has spoken to me in ways no one or almost anything else has. And I have found strength in the books I've read.""The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in a book."

Parker's mother always said he jumped into things without thinking first, and that's exactly what he did when he saw Dakota, cold and hungry, fending for herself on the city streets. How could he ignore the pain and fear in her dark eyes? Dakota was eager to go to school and she made friends quickly, eager to make up for a dismal childhood full of deprivation and abuse by enjoying every moment she could. But there was something wrong with Dakota. It wasn't just the hollowness in her eyes or her traumatic past. Others sensed it too and warned Parker not to get too close to Dakota. But despite his questions, he just can't help falling for her. Dakota holds her secrets close, and Parker is worried that if he pushes too hard for answers, she'll just run away.

Fans of Jay Bennett and S.E. Hinton will enjoy Once Brothers, award-winning author P.D. Workman's poignant and powerful account of three urban teens struggling to find a place to belong inside and outside youth gangs. Their uncompromising, interconnecting stories of poverty, violence, and addiction will remind readers of all ages to cherish their families and friendships. Jacob, fifteen and a loner, never thought he'd get mixed up with a gang. Deke, older now, had sought the gang out for protection when he had no family of his own to rely upon. And Sammy, only ten, pressed into service as a gang courier, is terrified of where his job with the gang will lead. Three boys, each brothers, their lives all converging. Can they survive within their gangs? Without them? By the author of Ruby, Between the Cracks, a winner of the Top Ten Best Books for Teens 2015 award, this raw and heartbreaking story of abuse, loneliness, and hope will challenge you to look at your life in a different light. Praise for Once Brothers An easy-to-read portrait of urban gang life and the tough and trying bonds between family, friends, and brothers in arms. Courage and strength tested to the core of life and death in this exhilarating story of three remarkable boys. Praise for P.D. Workman "Every single one of [P.D. Workman's] books has spoken to me in ways no one or almost anything else has. And I have found strength in the books I've read." "The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in a book."

Chloe had always been the perfect daughter. Diligent, obedient, good at caring for the other children when Mom wasn't home. She always worked hard and did everything she was asked. But she couldn't please her mother and the parade of stepfathers. It seemed like the harder she tried, the worse the abuse got. Chloe had known for a long time that she was two people. The Chloe who watched and the Chloe who experienced. She had been watching for so long, she wasn't sure she could feel anything anymore. But if she can't overcome her past and start living in the real world, she knows she will lose herself forever.

Dave Dashaway and His Giant Airship or A Marvelous Trip Across the Atlantic This Workman Classic Schoolbooks edition contains: * Background/Introduction * Biography * Footnotes * Vocabulary and Comprehension/Extension questions after each chapter * Discussion Questions suitable for students or book clubs * Extension activities In the tradition of the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys, Dave Dashaway continues to explore new horizons and to stay one step ahead of his nemesis! Dave Dashaway is back, this time trying to beat Jerry Dawson in an airship race across the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding armed gunmen, fire, sharks, and all of the dangers of the open skies. From ghosts to stowaways, you won't want to stop until Dave's feet are safely on solid ground. "Books for Boys" by Roy Rockwood are great for homeschoolers using classic literature studies such as Charlotte Mason or Thomas Jefferson Education. Spellings have been standardized to U.S., but the language has not been abridged or dumbed down. Short, fast-paced chapters keep students engaged. Appropriate for middle grade readers.

A heart-breaking story. Fans of Jodi Picoult and S.E. Hinton will love Michelle, award-winning author P.D. Workman's captivating account of Michelle's thought-provoking and eye-opening story of poverty, abuse and addiction. "Daddy... can't we come with you when you leave this time?" When Michelle asked to be taken away from her abusive mother, she never expected to lose everyone she loved in the process. They said they would keep her and Kenny together. Her daddy said he would be back. And she never even got to say good bye to Marcie. All too soon, they were trying to reunite her with her mother, and Michelle is forced to take to the streets, seeking safety in the gang life. Michelle is third in the Ruby, Between the Cracks series, a winner of the Top Ten Best Books for Teens 2015. Praise for Michelle: Something about [P.D. Workman's] writing just blows my mind... I hate when I get too tired to read anymore and I have to wait until the next day. It's a heart-breaking story. Praise for Ruby, Between the Cracks: The Between the Cracks books have been absolutely AMAZING... as soon as I started to read "Ruby", I just had to keep going. I wish I could forget the book Ruby and read it all over again. This book is utterly amazing, I find myself having more empathy for children in these types of situations than ever before. My heart seriously yearns for them. I can't put this book down. Praise for P.D. Workman: "Every single one of [P.D. Workman's] books has spoken to me in ways no one or almost anything else has. And I have found strength in the books I've read." "The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in a book."