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A Sister for Christmas: The true story of one girl’s life-changing decision and a bond like no other
A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer.
When Jazmin was 13, she asked to be taken into care. She was fed up with her mum Nicola's flakey behaviour, her drinking and her relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin. After spending her teenage years in care, at 18 she is settled, with her own place and a new job as a teaching assistant. With an on-and-off relationship with her mum, she can't help feel concerned when she hears Nicola is pregnant again.
Desperate for a real relationship with her new half-sister, Pearl, Jaz is hopeful the baby will provide a second chance for her mum. But when history starts to repeat itself, Jaz is forced to step in and, with Maggie's help, make a decision that will change the rest of her life...
When Jazmin was 13, she asked to be taken into care. She was fed up with her mum Nicola's flakey behaviour, her drinking and her relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin. After spending her teenage years in care, at 18 she is settled, with her own place and a new job as a teaching assistant. With an on-and-off relationship with her mum, she can't help feel concerned when she hears Nicola is pregnant again.
Desperate for a real relationship with her new half-sister, Pearl, Jaz is hopeful the baby will provide a second chance for her mum. But when history starts to repeat itself, Jaz is forced to step in and, with Maggie's help, make a decision that will change the rest of her life...
- GenresFostering
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2024
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November 9, 2024
A Sister For Christmas. by Maggie Hartley.
This is a great read (again) by Maggie Hartley. So heartwarming …
Jasmine when she was young was taken into care … her mother was into alcohol and drugs .. so was brought up in the system … years later she is aware of her mother having another child … who in only a few months of her birth is being neglected… Jasmine takes things into her own hands.
Maggie ends up with the baby and the story continues .. but not to spoil it .. you will have to read it and see what happens.
This is a great read (again) by Maggie Hartley. So heartwarming …
Jasmine when she was young was taken into care … her mother was into alcohol and drugs .. so was brought up in the system … years later she is aware of her mother having another child … who in only a few months of her birth is being neglected… Jasmine takes things into her own hands.
Maggie ends up with the baby and the story continues .. but not to spoil it .. you will have to read it and see what happens.
November 14, 2024
Brilliant read
Another fantastic book from Maggie Hartley. Read it over two nights. I do hope jazmin and pearl have a happy life together they do deserve it.
Thanks Maggie for another enjoyable read.
Another fantastic book from Maggie Hartley. Read it over two nights. I do hope jazmin and pearl have a happy life together they do deserve it.
Thanks Maggie for another enjoyable read.
November 9, 2024
This was a lovely short story by Maggie showing what an amazing forster carer she is helping these sisters to a better life .
November 25, 2024
A sister for Christmas
Maggie Hartley once again delivers a poignant and deeply moving story in this short yet powerful read about two siblings navigating a troubled and traumatic childhood.
Jasmin embodies the essence of a devoted elder sister—loyal, nurturing, and fiercely protective. Her unwavering determination to shield and support her younger sister makes her a true warrior in the face of adversity.
This beautifully written story tugs at your heartstrings, especially during the magical yet emotional Christmas season. It’s a testament to resilience, love, and the unbreakable bond between siblings.
If this heartfelt tale resonates with you, join us at @fostering, memoirs, and fiction book club, where like-minded readers come together to discover and share more inspiring and emotional reads!
Maggie Hartley once again delivers a poignant and deeply moving story in this short yet powerful read about two siblings navigating a troubled and traumatic childhood.
Jasmin embodies the essence of a devoted elder sister—loyal, nurturing, and fiercely protective. Her unwavering determination to shield and support her younger sister makes her a true warrior in the face of adversity.
This beautifully written story tugs at your heartstrings, especially during the magical yet emotional Christmas season. It’s a testament to resilience, love, and the unbreakable bond between siblings.
If this heartfelt tale resonates with you, join us at @fostering, memoirs, and fiction book club, where like-minded readers come together to discover and share more inspiring and emotional reads!
January 9, 2025
yet again beautiful story
Seriously I don’t think there is a single story Maggie has written that didn’t make me cry at one point or another! Beautiful ending the world truly needs more foster carers and loving people like Maggie. Her stories are inspiring and beautifully written each time
Seriously I don’t think there is a single story Maggie has written that didn’t make me cry at one point or another! Beautiful ending the world truly needs more foster carers and loving people like Maggie. Her stories are inspiring and beautifully written each time
January 6, 2025
About fantastic book from Maggie Hartley. This is a short story about Jazmin and her baby half sister Pearl.
I really hope that Jazmin and Pearl went on to have a fantastic life together. Maggie has done wonders again with helping them both.
I really hope that Jazmin and Pearl went on to have a fantastic life together. Maggie has done wonders again with helping them both.
January 22, 2025
Amazing
This book brought tears to my eyes. Being a previous foster parent myself, as well as being in a kinship foster situation, I can relate to so many aspects of this story. I admire how strong ebony of the sisters is.
This book brought tears to my eyes. Being a previous foster parent myself, as well as being in a kinship foster situation, I can relate to so many aspects of this story. I admire how strong ebony of the sisters is.
April 18, 2025
Wow!!! Today I Picked This Book Up After A Huge Slump And I Literally Haven't Put It Down! Although The Actual Story For Jazmin & Pearl Started Very Sad With A Lot Of Faith From Maggie Things Worked Out For The Better.
November 18, 2024
The book was too short. The reader wasn't given a chance to buy into any of the characters' motivations.
December 8, 2024
Heartwarming short story
Id recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of foster care books. It's a well written, warm story that can be read in a couple of hours.
Id recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of foster care books. It's a well written, warm story that can be read in a couple of hours.
February 13, 2025
Not enough substance.
November 12, 2024
This was a really great read!! I love Jazmins devotion to her baby sister! You normally see older siblings not take much interest with such a huge age gap!
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