Too Scared To Cry

A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story

by Maggie Hartley

A heartbreaking and inspiring collection of true fostering stories perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Rosie Lewis. Contains previously published stories Too Scared To Cry, The Girl No One Wanted and A Family For Christmas - brought together in this heartwarming and inspiring collection for the first time. *****Maggie Hartley is one of the UK's most prolific foster mothers. This inspiring collection includes three heartbreaking, true short stories about the children who have passed through Maggie's care. TOO SCARED TO CRYWhen Ben and Damien arrive on Maggie's doorstep, the two toddlers are too scared to speak. More disturbingly still, their baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive - he doesn't smile or play or crawl. The three siblings have been conditioned to be seen and not heard, and it's up to Maggie to unpick what has caused this terrible void. THE GIRL NO ONE WANTEDEleven-year-old Leanne is out of control. With over forty placements in her short life, no local foster carers are willing to take in this angry and damaged little girl. Maggie is Leanne's only hope, and her last chance. If this placement fails, Leanne will be put in a secure unit. Where most others would simply walk away, Maggie refuses to give up on the little girl who's never known love. A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMASA tragic accident leaves the life of toddler Edward changed forever and his family wracked with guilt. Maggie must help this family grieve for the son they've lost and learn to love the little boy he is now. But will Edward have a family to go home to at Christmas?These heartwarming and inspiring short stories show the power of a foster mother's love, and her determination to help the children who come into her These stories have previously been published as individual ebooks. True stories of foster care and adoption and one foster mother's attempts to help the children in her care heal from abuse, neglect and trauma.

Genres: Fostering, Short Stories, Memoir, Nonfiction

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2018

Reviews

[Betty Howland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

A very moving story, and hard to believe that any child could have had such a hard time ,Congrats to all those who turned that little Life around ,A reply gripping read

[Kelly Bond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy these types of books

In this one you get to see both sides of foster caring, the good and the bad
Maggie is a strong women who battles on and on through anything and invests a lot of emotion in this which you can see in the story when she tells it
these were short stories which i do struggle with as i want to know more of what happens and that is not always possible but they were all fantastic in their own way

Reccommend to any one who enjoys this work or is looking to become a foster carer

[Jules Cake Pops · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Reading through all your books, they are amazing, so glad their is kind caring people out there like you. Your books are all emotional, but you've got a way with bringing out the best in children.

[Jessica Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to hear the stories of children that only in the care home for a short time rather than the more long term that these books normally covered as it nice to see the impact that cares can have in that short of time

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very good book from Maggie Hartley. Penny McDonald also does a great narration job with this book as with other books of Ms. Hartley. All these stories about children are impressive and very well written. I warmly recommend this book to all those who enjoy this kind of subjects.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow i absolutely loved this book. would recommend this to people that enjoy this sort of book

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. It had me on the verge of tears on several occasions. Maggie Hartley is such a wonderful, caring, warm hearted person. I highly recommend reading this book, it's amazing!

[Monolus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like the books by this author. They are easy to read and they are very emotionally engaging. I will keep reading her other books.

[Rebecca Fowkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this book.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved all of these stories

It is so sad what these poor kids go through but Maggie is an amazing foster carer. Well done maggie.

[Beth L Campbell]

Couldn't put down!!!!

Maggie is an amazing foster carer!!! I love reading her stories. How much care she puts into each child and never gives up is priceless.

[Hollyb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both Heartbreaking and makes you happy at the end

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three stories

These three show the diversity of Maggie's cases and her abilities to handle different children in three very different unrelated ways.

[Megan Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good book there are 3 on one so reading the others soon.

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love happy endings like this.

[Andreap · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. This book is 3 shorter stories in one. Each one heart breaking.

[Lisa Lakey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very moving stories. How can anyone treat innocent children in such a way? So sad!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very emotional but happy ending stories. Was interesting to have a sneak peak onto the lives of Foster carers and the children.

[Cassie-Anne Short · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sad book made me cry

[Tanya Boulter · Rating 5 out of 5]

As hard as some of these stories are to read, its good to know there are real people out in the world like this amazing lady giving back to society and righting the wrongs

[Ashley Spates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story as always by Maggie. although sometimes the character was a boy and sometimes a girl. I'm assuming just a typo.

[Sammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely book which is ready to listen to but will pull on your heartstrings but has a happy ending.