Books published by publisher P.D. Workman

This Workman Family Classic edition contains: - Background/Introduction - Biography - Footnotes - a scriptural passage and discussion question after each day's reading - Extension activities Written by Charles Dickens for his Children This story of the life of Christ is perfect for families to read together, and has been specially formatted into 24 short readings suitable for reading during December. Sit back and listen to the master storyteller Charles Dickens share the life of our Lord with his children.

This Workman Family Classic edition contains: - Background/Introduction - Reading schedules - Family reading strategies - Extension activities This book has been split into 365 readings and all that is left for you is to open the book and get started! Read the Book of Mormon by yourself, with your family, or study group. Space has been provided for your thoughts and study notes. Enrich your life with daily reading.

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."

Fans of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders will enjoy Deviation, award-winning author P.D. Workman's gut-wrenching story of Henry's battle against neglect and abuse. “You’re a good kid, Henry.” Everyone knew that he was a good guy; geeky, responsible, hard-working. Henry has had a lot to deal with in the past. Now, as he should be focusing on his schooling and preparing himself for the future, he is hindered by abuse, the challenge of raising his baby brother while dealing with his mother’s deep depressions, and the return of a ghost from the past Henry has tried his best to forget. But it seems that Henry can’t avoid the nastiness of life. As hard as he tries, it’s one more disaster after another as his life spirals out of control. Can Henry escape the darkness, or is he doomed to be consumed by it? By the author of Ruby, Between the Cracks, a winner of the Top Ten Best Books for Teens 2015 award, this poignant account of Henry's descent into darkness will challenge you to look at youth crime in another light. Praise for Deviation -- I was caught up in the twists and turns of the plot from the beginning of Deviation and was still surprised at the end. -- This book could actually happen. That is what makes it so scary! I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. I am thoroughly intrigued and want to see what happens next. -- “Deviation” will play on your emotions and feed your doubts as you follow Henry through his many troubles and trials. 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."

Caleb, an autistic teen is mistakenly arrested.Bad turns to worse when he is then apprehended from his family by DFS.His mother could never have predicted the chain of events in a million years.In trying to protect him, DFS has actually put Caleb in harm’s way.Once again, Gabriel and Renata have teamed up to right injustice and to get Caleb to safety. But Andrew Searle is on the case, and it’s his job to see that they don’t succeed and that Caleb remains in foster care.Ripped from the headlines, you won’t want to miss this intriguing plot!

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 activitiesFlatland was first published in 1884 and is a unique combination of satirical comment on Victorian society and mathematical exploration of geometry and the first through fourth dimensions. Though not as well-known as Jonathan Swift’s satire, Gulliver’s Travels, it has been commented on by Einstein, Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, and Stephen Hawking, and has even been mentioned in the television series The Big Bang Theory.A Square's journey through Pointland, Flatland, and Spaceland will give you a unique perspective on English society in the 1800s that stands on its own merit today.

One day, fifteen-year-old Carmina Knight's life was perfect, and the next, she'd lost everything. Her family, her home, almost everything that she knew. Alone on the streets, she can't trust anyone, but she also can't make it alone. Neil Crowther is the investigator on the Knight case. He knows that he has to unravel the web of deceit and track Carmina down quickly, or there will be no one left to save. Praise for Cynthia has a Secret --Cynthia has a Secret hooked me at the beginning and kept me interested right to the last page. Filled with intriguing characters you won't soon forget. --New favorite! --PD Workman weaves a fascinating tale... Alone and scared, Carmina would rather take to the streets than trust the police her father has warned her against. This is a page-turning novel that will leave you anxious to find out how it all ends. 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."

Justin had made a mistake. A big, life-changing mistake. He already failed June once. He wasn't there when she needed him, and because of him, their lives will never be the same. June is everything to Justin, and he must be everything to her. He must protect June at all costs. Justin is prepared spend the rest of his life keeping her from getting hurt again. But it seems they are always falling behind, barely keeping one step ahead of the nightmares. There is always one more hazard, just around the corner. -A heartbreaking and intense story of the journey of two children to find themselves and happiness. -Is it possible to rise above your circumstances when you already have two strikes against you? That is the question facing June and Justin, children thrust into circumstances that would defeat many adults. Can they ever hope to live happy, normal lives?

We all have secrets. But at a certain point, they become too big to keep. If you asked Ruby, she'd tell you she's happy with her life. She's tough and independent and doesn't depend on anyone else. The road that has led her here has not been easy, and she's blocked a lot of it from her memory. But things aren't as rosy as she would have everyone believe, and the road ahead of her is filled not only with gangs, drugs, and depression, but other challenges that Ruby hasn't even imagined. Winner of "In The Margins" Top Ten Best Books for Teens Award 2015. Awarded to relevant books for our communities that validate, illuminate and humanize those living in the margins. Praise for Ruby You know it's a great book when you have to keep reminding yourself that the characters are not real people. I really cared about Ruby, and she gave me some bad moments. I desperately hoped her story would have a happy ending. "Ruby" exposes the complex and brutal relationship between mental illness, poverty, and abuse ... a page turner I had to finish "Ruby" really put me through the wringer and I actually had to put it down a few times because I needed to return to reality ... There was no chance I was going to stop reading until I knew how the story ended! ... I seriously can't wait for book two! 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.

He never told what went on behind closed doors. But this time, he can't remember. Things never have been easy for Steven. He accepts that, and just makes the best of things. He might not have parents or a happy home. Or enough to eat most days. But at least he has a couple of loyal friends who stand by him and help out when they can. At least he has school, someplace he can go to escape the abuse. But just when he thought things couldn't get much worse, they did. Steven is accused of murder. But that isn't the worst part. The really bad part is not even knowing if he did it. - I couldn't stop reading - The chilling tale of domestic violence and Steven's struggle to overcome his traumatic experiences, "Don't Forget Steven" is a fast-paced, compelling read that keeps the reader on the edge from beginning to end - An interesting and insightful peek into Steven's life and what it is like to be abused... I really loved this book and would read it again.

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.