Please Don't Take My Sisters: The heartbreaking true story of a young boy terrified of losing the only family he has left
Aug 2019 · Hachette UK
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Three-year-old Lexie, five-year-old Amelie and thirteen-year-old Leo come to Maggie after Leo confesses to a teacher that his mother's addiction problems and her latest violent relationship has left him as the sole carer to his younger sisters.
Maggie welcomes the three children into her home, and is touched by the gentle care Leo shows to the two little girls. It is clear that Lexie and Amelie adore their big brother, and rely on him for comfort and reassurance. But Leo has experienced the neglect and abuse of his mother and her partner for far longer than his sisters, and is struggling with an eating disorder and showing signs of OCD.
When Social Services begin to look at adoptive families for the children, Maggie is horrified when they suggest that the two angelic little girls will have a much better chance of being adopted without their damaged older brother. Knowing the impact that losing his sisters forever will have on vulnerable Leo, they face the ultimate dilemma. Should the children stay together and dash the hope of them ever having a forever family? Or do they sacrifice the close bond between the siblings to give the girls a chance to be adopted?
A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years.
'An exceptional and inspiring read' 5* Amazon reader review
Maggie welcomes the three children into her home, and is touched by the gentle care Leo shows to the two little girls. It is clear that Lexie and Amelie adore their big brother, and rely on him for comfort and reassurance. But Leo has experienced the neglect and abuse of his mother and her partner for far longer than his sisters, and is struggling with an eating disorder and showing signs of OCD.
When Social Services begin to look at adoptive families for the children, Maggie is horrified when they suggest that the two angelic little girls will have a much better chance of being adopted without their damaged older brother. Knowing the impact that losing his sisters forever will have on vulnerable Leo, they face the ultimate dilemma. Should the children stay together and dash the hope of them ever having a forever family? Or do they sacrifice the close bond between the siblings to give the girls a chance to be adopted?
A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years.
'An exceptional and inspiring read' 5* Amazon reader review
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4.9
74 reviews
James Smith
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September 21, 2023
What an amazing book! It is an emotional roller coater, and I was left sobbing in places. You're an amazing author and woman, Maggie. Keep doing what you're doing! X
Bethan Nelms
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September 8, 2019
Once again an amazing book. I love all your books and always find I can't put them down untill I no the end. Can't wait to read denied a mummy next. Only downside was a typo I think that got me very confused while on page 34 Maggie and Leo are talking in the kitchen yet on page 35 he gets of the sofa and storms out of the loving room but other than that a very becautiful read :)
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Gaynor Dagger
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October 10, 2024
I love all of Maggie Hartleys books, but this really touched me... so heartbreaking. Fabulous read from start to finish
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.
You can find her on Facebook at /MaggieHartleyAuthor, where she would love to hear from you.
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