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Please Don't Take Mummy Away

By: Maggie Hartley
Narrated by: Penelope McDonald
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and perfect for fans of Cathy Glass, a new powerful true story from Maggie Hartley, foster carer for over 20 years.

'Mummy! Where did you go? Please come back, Mummy.'

When police are called to a local supermarket late one evening, they find an angry shopkeeper and a silent young woman. It's the third time 24-year-old Zoe has been caught stealing in the past few days. Eyes filled with panic, Zoe has been hiding bread, milk, Calpol and nappies under her coat. As police officers break down the door of Zoe's flat they find seven-year-old Coco and two-year-old Lola, home alone, huddled on the floor in a freezing cold bedroom, crying out for their mummy.

When Social Services are called in, the girls are taken into care and are soon tucked up safely in bed at Maggie's house. It looks like a simple case of neglect, but things aren't always what they seem and, with Maggie's help, can Zoe convince Social Services that love is enough to be a good mum?

©2024 Maggie Hartley (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Abuse Child Abuse Domestic Partner Abuse Dysfunctional Families Parenting & Families Relationships Adoption

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Love these audio books. Lovely narrator and great story. Lovely to g at about children not being neglected or abused for once.

Great story yet again.

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I really enjoyed this book by Maggie and was sad when it ended. It was very well narrated by Penelope McDonald. I hope Maggie keeps writing her fostering stories. They are heartwarming.

Excellent book

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Fantastic book, really enjoyed it. I always love every book. I visit by this offer.

Amazing book. 

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maggies books never fail to have me eager to listen on! very heartwarming story

amazing Maggie hartley book as always.

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this book has such a happy ending and I did wonder which way it would go, as usual a great Matthew Hartley book and nice and light!

fab

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Maggie Hartley is one of life’s angels and it’s no surprise that - as in this tale - the mummy of the 2 little girls who were taken away also leaned into Maggie’s warmth, her compassion and her calm manner. Maggie was so professionally able to see what this mother really needed, and fought for her, not allowing the prejudice of the social worker to influence others. It warmed my heart and I unusually shed tears; this time, for the mother. It does concern me however that Pamela (NOT Pam!) was not taken to task on her attitude/prejudice and was simply moved on to ‘help’ others, who may need to depend on her. Should actually be removed from her position/struck off.
But Maggie is wonderful and it gives me huge reassurance to know that people like her are doing this important job. Xxx

I shed tears.

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Love Maggie Hartley book's, this did not disappoint, Pennys voice and passion for detail is always on point...listened to this one in 24hrs !

Brilliant

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I love the true story's and what a wonderful foster carer Maggie is. great listen x

caring professional foster carer

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