Questing for a Dream
Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling 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, caring teen growing up Manitoba Cree growing up in abject poverty. She tries to balance school attendance, caring for her younger cousin Luyu, and spending time with handsome, impish Mouse, her best friend and confidante. Together, they strive to find the path to happiness on the reservation.

But tragedy strikes and Nadie's is devastated by Luyu's accidental death. Unable to find comfort in Mouse's arms or Grandfather's traditional mourning rites, Nadie leaves the band and strikes off on her own, searching for meaning and a new life in the outside world.

Can Nadie find happiness and a place of her own in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against? Completely alone for the first time in her life, it is a challenge such as Nadie has never before faced.

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."
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Questing for a Dream
Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling 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, caring teen growing up Manitoba Cree growing up in abject poverty. She tries to balance school attendance, caring for her younger cousin Luyu, and spending time with handsome, impish Mouse, her best friend and confidante. Together, they strive to find the path to happiness on the reservation.

But tragedy strikes and Nadie's is devastated by Luyu's accidental death. Unable to find comfort in Mouse's arms or Grandfather's traditional mourning rites, Nadie leaves the band and strikes off on her own, searching for meaning and a new life in the outside world.

Can Nadie find happiness and a place of her own in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against? Completely alone for the first time in her life, it is a challenge such as Nadie has never before faced.

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."
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Questing for a Dream

Questing for a Dream

by P. D. Workman
Questing for a Dream

Questing for a Dream

by P. D. Workman

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Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling 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, caring teen growing up Manitoba Cree growing up in abject poverty. She tries to balance school attendance, caring for her younger cousin Luyu, and spending time with handsome, impish Mouse, her best friend and confidante. Together, they strive to find the path to happiness on the reservation.

But tragedy strikes and Nadie's is devastated by Luyu's accidental death. Unable to find comfort in Mouse's arms or Grandfather's traditional mourning rites, Nadie leaves the band and strikes off on her own, searching for meaning and a new life in the outside world.

Can Nadie find happiness and a place of her own in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against? Completely alone for the first time in her life, it is a challenge such as Nadie has never before faced.

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."

Product Details

BN ID: 2940162719946
Publisher: pd workman
Publication date: 05/07/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 636 KB

About the Author

Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author P.D. Workman writes riveting mystery/suspense and young adult books dealing with mental illness, addiction, abuse, and other real-life issues.

Workman started publishing in 2013. She has won several literary awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody for her young adult fiction. She currently has over 70 published titles and can be found at pdworkman.com.
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