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Too Scared to Cry

And Other True Stories from The Nation's Favourite Foster Carer

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Too Scared to Cry

By: Maggie Hartley
Narrated by: Penelope McDonald
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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 Cry'
When 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 Wanted'
Eleven-year-old Leanne is out of control. With over 40 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 Christmas'
A 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 care.

©2018 Maggie Hartley (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group
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Another great book from Maggie Hartley.
A very good listen .
The voice over really pulls you in. looking forward for my next read by you.

Too scared to cry.

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Maggie has a real gift for helping even the most difficult of children. Such love - her stories are heartwarming

Amazing person

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This was enjoyably different to the usual 1 memoir with 3 different children, as usually all well told with the usual fond memories from Maggie despite all the challenges she faced!

3 Different Memoirs

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Remarkable stories of one woman who wouldn’t give up on the most broken and vulnerable children.

What an inspiration

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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.

A very good book! Great narrator!

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I didn't want this book to end Great stories and Maggie making such a difference in the children's lives. But the title saying that she is the nation's favourite foster carer seems unfair to Cathy Glass, who also writes wonderful foster care stories.

Loved it!

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I’ve read all Maggie Hartleys books and usually manage to listen in one sitting!
Always easy to listen too and keep you engaged look forward to more

Fab story’s again!!

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Great short memoirs!
Love the story teller and the stories of Maggie and the children she fosters…

Fantastic as always

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didn't like this one as much as it was 3 short stories. I refer the longer ones.

not as good as some of the others

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