Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass. The drama is a focus point towards the end and I wanted more time with the girls as they neared the end of their stay with Cathy - the story moved towards the adults. One of the things that captivates me about her books is that the stories she tells are not isolated. They appear to have been well looked after and the family has never come to the attention of the social services before.

I would highly recommend this book and all of Cathy's books to anyone who is interested in fostering or social work, those who enjoy memoirs, or those just looking for something interesting. When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so long. The story Cathy tells keeps you captivated from the very first page right through until the last page.

There will always be uncertainty about what action to take when a child discloses abuse, but this case demonstrates that there should be a thorough investigation before drastic action is taken which can ruin lives. And the book’s description of the “ripple effect” of a child’s removal from his own home, however bad, shows it to be enormous, however good the foster home.

For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. I also hope it doesn���t spark any readers to doubt allegations a child makes because there is a lack of evidence. When foster carer, Cathy Glass, is asked to foster Darcy-May, a two-day old baby, she is very concerned. Through all the obstacles and traumas she just carries on giving the best care that she can possibly give.

To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. Glass has worked as a foster career for more than 20 years, during which time she has fostered more than 50 children. in reading about English criminals one comes across many who have been raised in and out of a foster care system which in practice comes across as virtually identical to the CDSS.