Lost Child: The True Story of a Girl who Couldn’t Ask for Help
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From Torey Hayden, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of One Child comes Lost Girl, a poignant and deeply moving account of a lost little girl and an extraordinary educational psychologist’s courage and determination.
Jessie is nine years old and looks like the perfect little girl, with red hair, green eyes and a beguiling smile. She even has a talent for drawing gorgeous and intricate pictures. But Jessie also knows how to get her own way and will lie, scream, shout and hurt to get just exactly what she wants.
Her parents say they can’t take her back, and her social workers struggle to deal with her destructive behaviour and wild mood swings. After her chaotic passage through numerous foster placements, Jessie has finally received a diagnosis of an attachment disorder. Attachment disorders arise when children are deprived of the all-important close bonds with trustworthy adults that allow them to develop emotionally and thrive.
Finally educational psychologist Torey Hayden is called in to help. Torey agrees to weekly meetings with Jessie to try and uncover why she is acting out. Torey’s gentle care and attention reveal shocking truths behind Jessie’s lies. Can Torey and the other social workers help to provide the consistent loving care that has so far been missing in Jessie’s life, or will she push them away too?
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bluebird, Main Market edition (8 Aug. 2019) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1509864482 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1509864485 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 2.4 x 19.7 cm |
by Emily
After waiting years for a new Torey Hayden book I instantly purchased this and was not disappointed. Her style of writing has changed ever so slightly but it still has all the enjoyable qualities of a classic Torey Hayden book! I really enjoyed this one being set in Wales as it gave a completely different view on life from the other older books which are all set in USA. More relatable. If you are a Torey Hayden fan you will love this.
by Julia Anderson
I have all of Torey Hayden’s books. Such a wonderful writer that portrays the struggles of children suffering trauma. I was so delighted that this talented writer has started to write once more after a break. I look forward to the next book and the next. More please.
by I Soares
Book in good condition
by Kate Morwell-Neave
I confess I was disappointed with this book, I was a huge fan of your previous ones but felt this one fell short
by Anon1mous
Torey’s books never disappoint. Not as good as some of her other books but still good and worth a read. Not seen one from her in a while so was eager to read it.
by zara
Torey is an exceptional woman as a teacher myself she inspires me to be the best I can for my kids and to never give up. I am so happy you heard back from Jessie.
by Irene Baillie
need to be into these books. brilliant authour
by Kar dene
Liked the way Today wrote. Sad but kept me interested as to what was to become of Jesse a very disturbed little girl.Glad she came through ok in the end she deserved it.
Just a shame she had such a sad upbringing well done to Torey for caring.
God Bless