Description: Billy's Story by Louise Allen Foster care expert Louise has trouble on her hands from the first moment that 5-year-old Billy Blackthorn comes to stay. It is only as Louise begins to uncover the secrets of Billys dark past that she begins to understand what made his family untouchable. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the bestselling author of the Thrown Away Children series comes another heartbreaking story of life in foster care.Louise has trouble on her hands from the first moment that 5-year-old Billy Blackthorn comes to stay. He is one of more than 20 children taken into care from a single family, and erupts into the Allen household with a volatility that is frightening and disturbing in equal measure. It is only as Louise begins to uncover the secrets of Billys dark past that she begins to understand what made his family untouchable.Britains top foster carer The SunA shining light Emily Finch, BBC Author Biography As a baby Louise was adopted into a family who treated her cruelly. Her first book, Thrown Away Child, reveals the abuse and neglect she and a fellow adopted child suffered at the hands of their adopted mother Barbara. She grew up with a determination to create a loving fostering family herself. She and her partner have now looked after many children, some of whom have stayed long term. Her experiences with children in the care system led to her writing the bestselling Thrown Away Children series of books, each drawing on her knowledge and care for the most vulnerable in our society, and each reflecting on the things that we can all do to make children feel supported and loved. Louise is well known for saying it as it is, and her books are poignant and empowering. When I became a foster carer I was full of hope but within weeks I discovered a broken system that is meant to be looking after our most vulnerable children. I write about this. I met children whose needs were off the scale but those same needs are becoming commonplace. I write about them. I am involved with organisations and individuals who either grew up in care or work for the improvement of the care system. I write my books for the children and adults who have experienced abuse sadly we are no small minority. I tell their stories to help others understand. I hope you enjoy them." Promotional From the bestselling author of the Thrown Away Children series comes another heartbreaking story of life in foster care. Long Description Foster care expert Louise has trouble on her hands from the first moment that 5-year-old Billy Blackthorn comes to stay. It is only as Louise begins to uncover the secrets of Billys dark past that she begins to understand what made his family untouchable. From the bestselling author of the Thrown Away Children series comes another heartbreaking story of life in foster care. Louise has trouble on her hands from the first moment that 5-year-old Billy Blackthorn comes to stay. He is one of more than 20 children taken into care from a single family, and erupts into the Allen household with a volatility that is frightening and disturbing in equal measure. It is only as Louise begins to uncover the secrets of Billys dark past that she begins to understand what made his family untouchable. Britains top foster carer The Sun A shining light Emily Finch, BBC Promotional "Headline" From the bestselling author of the Thrown Away Children series comes another heartbreaking story of life in foster care. Feature Louise Allen is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Thrown Away Children - the new voice in foster care memoirs. Details ISBN1802791183 ISBN-10 1802791183 ISBN-13 9781802791181 Pages 304 Series Thrown Away Children Year 2022 Format Paperback Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Louise Allen Language English Publication Date 2022-11-10 UK Release Date 2022-11-10 Alternative 9781802791198 DEWEY 362.7330941 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-02-20 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Imprint Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction AU Release Date 2023-02-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138984747;
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