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Summaries of books by Maggie Hartley:

Tiny Prisoners

Two siblings trapped in a world of abuse. One woman determined to free them.
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of two young siblings, Evie and Elliot, who are rescued from a life of severe neglect and abuse. Foster carer Maggie Hartley shares the emotional journey of helping the children heal from their traumatic past and the challenges faced in preparing them for a brighter future.
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The Little Ghost Girl

Abused Starved and Neglected. A Little Girl Desperate for Someone to Love Her
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of a young girl who suffers severe neglect and abuse at the hands of her parents. It follows her journey as she is placed into the care of a compassionate foster carer who strives to heal her physical and emotional wounds and provide the love and support she desperately needs.
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A Family For Christmas

When a tragic accident scars a family, will it take a miracle to heal them?
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a foster carer, Maggie, who takes in a young girl named Maria after a devastating car accident leaves her orphaned during the Christmas season. As Maria struggles with her grief and the trauma of her loss, Maggie works tirelessly to help her heal and find the courage to embrace a new family and future.
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Please Don't Take My Sisters

The heartbreaking true story of a young boy terrified of losing the only family he has left
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the emotional journey of a young boy named Tony, who has been neglected and abused, as he enters the foster care system. It details his fear of being separated from his sisters and the efforts of his foster carer to keep the siblings together while navigating the challenges of the care system.
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Not To Blame - Maggie Hartley ebook short

The shocking true story of a teenager with a tragic hidden past
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of a teenage girl with a traumatic history who enters the foster care system. It details her journey as she navigates her past and the challenges she faces while under the care of a dedicated foster carer.
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The Girl No One Wanted

The heartbreaking true story of a child with no home to call her own
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a young girl who, after being neglected and rejected by her family, is placed into the foster care system. It details the challenges and triumphs she experiences as her foster carer, Maggie Hartley, works to provide her with the love, support, and stability she desperately needs.
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Sold To Be A Wife

Only a determined foster carer can stop a terrified girl from becoming a child bride
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the story of a young girl named Ellie who is rescued from a forced marriage and placed into the care of a dedicated foster carer, Maggie Hartley. Maggie works to protect Ellie from her family's cultural expectations while helping her heal from her traumatic experiences and build a new life.
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Denied a Mummy

The heartbreaking story of three little children searching for someone to love them.
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of three neglected siblings placed into the care of foster carer Maggie Hartley. Maggie works to heal the children's emotional wounds and find them a loving home, while uncovering the tragic neglect and abuse they suffered in their past.
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Is It My Fault, Mummy?

A little girl locked in a prison of guilt. A loving foster carer determined to free her
Maggie Hartley
The book narrates the heart-wrenching story of a young girl named Nora, who has been subjected to severe neglect and abuse, leading her to believe that she is to blame for her circumstances. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in, embarking on a challenging journey to help Nora overcome her feelings of guilt and to show her that she deserves love and a chance at a happier life.
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A Desperate Cry for Help

Rejected by her family, Meg is lashing out. And now Maggie and her other foster children are in danger…
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the experiences of a foster carer, Maggie, as she takes in Meg, a troubled young girl who has been rejected by her family. Maggie faces the challenge of helping Meg heal from her past traumas while ensuring the safety and well-being of the other children in her care.
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Who Will Love Me Now?

Neglected, unloved and rejected. A little girl desperate for a home to call her own.
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the heart-wrenching journey of a young girl who has faced a life of neglect and rejection, yearning for a loving family and a place to belong. Foster carer Maggie Hartley shares the story of her efforts to heal the emotional wounds of the child and find her a forever home where she will be cherished.
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Battered, Broken, Healed

A mother separated from her daughter. Only a painful truth can bring them back together
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a foster carer, Maggie, who takes in a young girl named Jasmine, who has been separated from her abusive mother. Through patience and care, Maggie helps Jasmine confront her traumatic past, leading to a heart-wrenching revelation that paves the way for healing and the possibility of reuniting with her mother.
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Too Young to be a Mum

Can Jess learn to be a good mummy, when she is only a child herself?
Maggie Hartley
The book narrates the story of Jess, a 13-year-old girl who unexpectedly becomes a mother and struggles with the responsibilities of parenthood. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in to help Jess learn how to care for her baby, guiding her through the challenges of young motherhood while dealing with her own complex emotions and the social stigma attached to being a teenage parent.
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A Sister's Shame

Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of two sisters, Carly and Tiana, who are placed into foster care with Maggie Hartley after suffering neglect and abuse. Maggie works to heal the girls' emotional wounds and uncover the truth about their past, while navigating the challenges of the foster care system.
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Exploited

The heartbreaking true story of a teenage girl trapped in a world of abuse and violence
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of a teenage girl who endures severe abuse and violence, as she is taken into the care of a foster carer. It details her journey of recovery and the challenges faced by both the girl and her carer in navigating the aftermath of trauma and the path towards healing.
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Daddy's Little Soldier

When home is a war zone, who can little Tom trust?
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the story of Tom, a young boy who has been subjected to severe neglect and abuse by his father, a military veteran with PTSD. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in to provide Tom with a safe and nurturing environment, helping him to heal and trust again.
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Behind Closed Doors

Neglected and abandoned. The true story of a little girl who holds the secret to a terrible crime.
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the experiences of a foster carer named Maggie Hartley as she takes in a severely neglected and withdrawn little girl named Phoebe, who has been abandoned by her family. As Maggie nurtures Phoebe and tries to break through her silence, she uncovers the dark and shocking secret of the crime that led to the child's emotional and physical neglect.
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The Lost Boy

Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the true story of a young boy named Aiden who, after being found wandering the streets alone, is placed into the care of experienced foster carer Maggie Hartley. Maggie works to uncover the traumatic events of Aiden's past, helping him to heal and trust again while navigating the challenges of the foster care system.
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Groomed to be a Bride

Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the true story of a young girl named Rosie, who has been raised by her father to fulfill the role of a wife and mother, neglecting her own needs and education. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in to help Rosie escape this cycle of abuse, offering her a chance at a normal childhood and the support she needs to heal and grow.
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Please Give My Baby Back

Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a foster carer who takes in a newborn baby after the child is taken from her mother by social services. It explores the complexities of the foster care system, the bond between the carer and the child, and the heart-wrenching decisions that must be made for the baby's future.
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