Publisher's Synopsis
"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 exposE 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."
