Books published by publisher P.D. Workman

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.

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.

Tattooed Teardrops is the winner of the Top Fiction award for the 2016 In the Margins literary award!“I don’t plan on getting in any trouble.”Hoping for a fresh start, fifteen-year-old Tamara thought that when she got out of juvie, life would be easier. But things don't go as planned, and 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.

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."

Teenage Gem, alone on the street, has survived abuse, institutionalization, and captivity. He has lost everything and everyone he ever loved, but is finally free to build a life. There is only one person he can count on, and that is himself. Gem buries his past the best he can, joins up with the Rippers gang for protection, and does what he has to in order to survive.But Riker, a vice cop, makes it his business to take away the precious freedom Gem has earned and put him behind bars.If he can just break Gem's alibis.But Riker doesn't know Gem's secret.While Riker can sympathize with what Gem has been through, he can't let a dangerous criminal run free on the streets.Riker delves into Gem’s past in a bid to discover his secrets. Can he sort through the tangled threads to lay bare Gem’s past? And if he does, will he be able to put Gem behind bars once more?Gem is desperate to keep his secrets and make a new life for himself.Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author P.D. Workman brings you a gritty tale of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and rooting for Gem right to the last page. CLICK TO BUY NOW!

It’s better when she’s happy.Bobby is a geeky teen who is convinced that his new foster home is everything he has ever hoped for.His foster mom Katya is so different than any he has ever had; but as her behavior becomes more and more unpredictable and disturbing, he comes to realize that both he and Katya’s daughter Zane are in trouble.The crazy thing is, Bobby doesn’t want to leave her, and new revelations from Bobby’s own forgotten past throw his quest for a real family into further turmoil.—Absolutely intriguing story! I loved it! The story line was amazing it kept me wanting to read, and wondering what was going to happen—By-Pass is a book that will make you think, laugh at times and cry a lot. It was a very good story, emotional and sensitive... I loved the Breaking the Pattern Series from the first book to the last page of the third book—An inspiring theme about changing direction in life

The much-anticipated sequel to Tattooed Teardrops, winner of Top Fiction Award, In the Margins Committee, 2016.Returning to juvie after breaching her parole, Tamara finds that everything is the same as when she left, and yet everything is different. She fights to reestablish her rep while increasingly troubled by emerging memories. Unexpected events lead to Tamara again finding herself out of juvie and on the streets, trying to resolve her past while avoiding capture by the authorities.

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.

Third in series after the award-winning Tattooed Teardrops, winner of the 2016 Top Fiction award by Library Services for Youth in Custody's In The Margins Committee.Tamara French is back in juvenile detention, and things are not going well. Have her experiences on the outside affected her so much? The staff can't figure out what is wrong, and Tamara herself can't explain what is going on with her. Things are spiraling rapidly out of control and nobody seems to be able to reach Tamara anymore.

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?

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."