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Mummy Told Me Not to Tell

The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret

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Published: 14th October 2010
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When Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet. The latest title from the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged. Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'. Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece's distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece's family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece's behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.

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4.0

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26/3/2013
 
3.0

I doubt i will read this book again.

By madmaxi3

from Sydney

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Pros

  • Easy To Understand
  • Informative
  • Relevant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Older Readers
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    Comments about Mummy Told Me Not to Tell:

    I now realise these kind of books are not for me.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    10/8/2012
     
    5.0

    Typically well-told Cathy Glass

    By The Artist

    from Country, NSW

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    Pros

    • Informative
    • Inspirational
    • Relevant
    • Well Written

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Older Readers

      Comments about Mummy Told Me Not to Tell:

      We all need to be aware of this issue

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      REVIEWS FOR DAMAGED: 'Cannot fail to move those who read it.' Adoption-net 'Heartbreaking.' Mirror 'A truly harrowing read that made me cry.' Sun 'A true tale of hope. ****.' OK! 'Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass's book should change all that.****' First magazine 'A hugely touching and emotional true tale.' Star magazine

      ISBN: 9780007362967
      ISBN-10: 000736296X
      Audience: General
      Format: Paperback
      Language: English
      Number Of Pages: 352
      Published: 14th October 2010
      Dimensions (cm): 11.0 x 17.7  x 2.6
      Weight (kg): 0.252