P D Workman

"Brilliant Masterpiece" Fans of Jodi Picoult and S.E. Hinton will love Questing for a Dream, award-winning author P.D. Workman's compelling and poignant account of Native teen Nadie Laplante's quest for meaning and purpose. This thought-provoking and eye-opening story of poverty, prejudice and addiction will inspire readers of all ages and remind them that they are not alone.Nadie is a bright but rebellious teen growing up Manitoba Cree. Living in abject poverty, she tries to help care for the younger children in the band. Devastated by the drowning death of her little cousin and unable to overcome her grief, Nadie leaves the band. How can she find her own place in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against, and for the first time in her life, completely alone?By the author of the award-winning Ruby, Between the Cracks, this engaging and unforgettable story of Nadie's journey to find a place in the world amidst heartache and hopelessness will inspire you to face your challenges with courage and become a happier and stronger person. Praise for Questing for a Dream"P.D. Workman's skilled narrative of Nadie and her poignant journey to wholeness is a thoughtful expos of shattered dreams and tragic youth sure to resonate with every reader." "An inspiring book which can encourage the reader to face the challenges in life's journey and to accept the lessons that come as a result." 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."

From the creator of the award-winning Ruby, Between the Cracks comes a lovingly crafted story about just that; being pursued by the past. In this moving new novel, P.D. Workman reveals a haunting and provocative story of jealousy and obsession underscoring the importance of trusting your instincts and just what can happen if you don't. Vanna had a good life. She had her challenges--like her mother's high expectations of her--but all in all, she had a job she enjoyed, a fun hobby and friends. She didn't need any complications.But that all changed shortly after trying to break things off with Tino. The phone calls with no one on the other end. Anonymous gifts. Someone moving things around in her bedroom.A restraining order changed nothing. If anything, it caused things to escalate. If Vanna wants her life back, she will have to take things into her own hands.

From the creator of the award-winning Ruby, Between the Cracks comes a lovingly crafted story about just that; being pursued by the past. In this moving new novel, P.D. Workman reveals a haunting and provocative story of jealousy and obsession underscoring the importance of trusting your instincts and just what can happen if you don't. Vanna had a good life. She had her challenges--like her mother's high expectations of her--but all in all, she had a job she enjoyed, a fun hobby and friends. She didn't need any complications.But that all changed shortly after trying to break things off with Tino. The phone calls with no one on the other end. Anonymous gifts. Someone moving things around in her bedroom.A restraining order changed nothing. If anything, it caused things to escalate. If Vanna wants her life back, she will have to take things into her own hands.

"Brilliant Masterpiece" Fans of Jodi Picoult and S.E. Hinton will love Questing for a Dream, award-winning author P.D. Workman's compelling and poignant account of Native teen Nadie Laplante's quest for meaning and purpose. This thought-provoking and eye-opening story of poverty, prejudice and addiction will inspire readers of all ages and remind them that they are not alone.Nadie is a bright but rebellious teen growing up Manitoba Cree. Living in abject poverty, she tries to help care for the younger children in the band. Devastated by the drowning death of her little cousin and unable to overcome her grief, Nadie leaves the band. How can she find her own place in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against, and for the first time in her life, completely alone?By the author of the award-winning Ruby, Between the Cracks, this engaging and unforgettable story of Nadie's journey to find a place in the world amidst heartache and hopelessness will inspire you to face your challenges with courage and become a happier and stronger person. Praise for Questing for a Dream"P.D. Workman's skilled narrative of Nadie and her poignant journey to wholeness is a thoughtful expos of shattered dreams and tragic youth sure to resonate with every reader." "An inspiring book which can encourage the reader to face the challenges in life's journey and to accept the lessons that come as a result." 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."

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."

Just because you're paranoid, that doesn't mean someone isn't out to get you.Things were going well for Abe. Despite all of his past struggles with mental illness, he was happily married, had three wonderful children, a nice home, and a fantastic consulting business that satisfied his creativity and brought in a good income. But you can never get too comfortable.When Abe becomes a prime suspect in a jewel heist--one of the largest successful jewel heists in history--his schizophrenia becomes unmanageable and everything begins to spiral out of control. Abe's own investigation into the heist has the jewel thieves hot on his tail... but are they really, or is he just losing the battle against his inner demons?