A Sister for Christmas: The true story of one girl’s life-changing decision and a bond like no other
Nov 2024 · Hachette UK
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Her sister was in danger. Jazmin knew there was only one option if she wanted to make sure she was safe.
'Come on, Pearl,' she whispered. 'Let's get you out of here.'
Jazmin was only thirteen when she was taken into care, after asking to be removed from her mum herself. Tired and worn down by her mum's drinking and relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin, she spent her teenage years in care. Now, at eighteen, she is finally settled with her own place and a job as a teaching assistant.
With an on-and-off relationship with her mum, Jaz can't help feel concerned when she hears she is pregnant again. Desperate for a relationship with her new half-sister, Pearl, she is hopeful the baby will provide a second chance for her mum. But when history starts to repeat itself, Jaz is forced to step in and, with Maggie's help, make a decision that will change the rest of her life...
From Britain's most-loved foster carer, a new and incredibly inspirational short story of love for this Christmas.
Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:
'Wow! I did not want this book to end. This story was unlike any other' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
'Gripping and powerful read... makes you see what can be going on behind closed doors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
'Come on, Pearl,' she whispered. 'Let's get you out of here.'
Jazmin was only thirteen when she was taken into care, after asking to be removed from her mum herself. Tired and worn down by her mum's drinking and relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin, she spent her teenage years in care. Now, at eighteen, she is finally settled with her own place and a job as a teaching assistant.
With an on-and-off relationship with her mum, Jaz can't help feel concerned when she hears she is pregnant again. Desperate for a relationship with her new half-sister, Pearl, she is hopeful the baby will provide a second chance for her mum. But when history starts to repeat itself, Jaz is forced to step in and, with Maggie's help, make a decision that will change the rest of her life...
From Britain's most-loved foster carer, a new and incredibly inspirational short story of love for this Christmas.
Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:
'Wow! I did not want this book to end. This story was unlike any other' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
'Gripping and powerful read... makes you see what can be going on behind closed doors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
Ratings and reviews
4.8
13 reviews
kim EWBANK
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November 13, 2024
Good story but ridiculously short. numerous mistakes which the proof reader has missed. shame really because I usually love maggies stories. it all feels a little rushed
Ellie Walker
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November 19, 2024
a short story, less than a 100 pages. But a nice read.
bridget robinson
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November 12, 2024
beautiful story.very heartfelt.
About the author
Maggie Hartley has fostered more than 300 children while being a foster carer for over twenty years. Taking on the children other carers often can't cope with, Maggie helps children that are deemed 'unadoptable' because of their behaviour or the extreme trauma that they've been through. She's looked after refugees, supported children through sexual abuse and violence court cases, cared for teenagers on remand and taught young mums how to parent their newborn babies.
Find her on Facebook /MaggieHartleyAuthor, where she would love to hear from you.
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