Henry, Breaking the Pattern — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman!
"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?
Previously published as Deviation
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A heartwarming, sad, intense story that will keep you turning pages until the end... P.D. Workman has a wonderful gift
By the author of Tattooed Teardrops, winner of the Top Fiction Award, In the Margins Committee, 2016, this poignant account of Henry's descent into darkness will touch your heart and challenge you to look at youth crime in another light.
If you enjoy gritty contemporary young adult books like those by John Green and Stephen Chbosky, give P.D. Workman's Breaking the Pattern series a try.
Start your journey with Henry today!
Frequently asked questions
Is Henry, Breaking the Pattern appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book is described as depicting a descent into darkness and includes themes of youth crime, which may imply violence, but specific violent acts are not detailed in the search results. No scary content or themes are indicated in the search results for 'Henry, Breaking the Pattern'.
Does Henry, Breaking the Pattern have violence?
The book is described as depicting a descent into darkness and includes themes of youth crime, which may imply violence, but specific violent acts are not detailed in the search results.
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