Silenced, 9780008538422
Paperback
Silence hides a dark family secret. Can Rosie uncover the truth?

Silenced

the shocking true story of a young girl too afraid to speak

$18.38

  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    12 February 2023

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Summary

Silenced: A Child’s Hidden Trauma

A family with a dark secret. A child who refuses to speak. Rosie must help her before it’s too late.

Nine-year-old Caitlin has a secret, but she cannot tell anyone about it. When her mother is sectioned under the Mental Health Act she and her three siblings have to go and live with her grandmother Julie and grandad Ryan.

Caitlin finds her new living conditions challenging: cat poo on the carpet, rubbish everywhere an…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008538422
ISBN-10:0008538425
Author:Rosie Lewis
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:12 February 2023
Weight:230g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘In Silenced Rosie Lewis has drafted a map of the human spirit. Rosie, a talented and empathic foster carer, acts as our guide, taking us from the depths of despair to the peaks of happiness as she tells the story of a remarkable little girl named Caitlin: how Rosie found her in awful circumstances and led her out of the darkness. Told with an innate understanding of child psychology and written with consummate skill, Silenced is a unique testament to the strength and resilience of children, and a reminder that love can save lives.’ – Shane Dunphy, childcare expert and bestselling author of Wednesday’s Child.

About The Author

Rosie Lewis

Rosie Lewis is a full-time foster carer with over a decade of experience in the field. Prior to fostering, she worked in the special units team in the police force. Based in northern England, Rosie writes under a pseudonym to protect the identities of the children she looks after.

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