A Family for Christmas

A Collection of True Stories of Children Desperate for Love
A Christmas-themed collection of true stories from the Sunday Times bestselling foster carer Maggie Hartley. Contains A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, A SISTER FOR CHRISTMAS and THE LOST BOY.

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.

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?

A SISTER FOR CHRISTMAS
Worn down by her mum's drinking habits and relationships with abusive men, thirteen-year-old Jazmin ask to be removed from her mum's acre herself. Years later, when her mum becomes pregnant again, Jazmin hopes the baby will provide a second chance. Will history repeat itself, or will Jazmin, with Maggie's help, be able to change things?

THE LOST BOY
Teenager Carl carries a heavy burden resting on his young shoulders, but refuses to confide in anyone. With concerns about his mental health growing by the day, Maggie begins to feel desperate. Can Maggie help this confused and unhappy boy share the truth behind his misery, and live a happy, normal life?

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