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Silenced

The Shocking True Story of a Young Girl Too Afraid to Speak
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A family with a dark secret.
A child who refuses to speak.
Rosie must help her before it’s too late.

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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, and the constant stare of her grandad – she retreats more and more into herself.

When foster carer Rosie Lewis meets Caitlin, she knows something is deeply wrong with this little girl, who is withdrawn, afraid, and refuses to speak. Rosie decides to take her in, but Caitlin’s silence continues, and Rosie knows she must act.

Why is Caitlin so afraid to speak?
Could it be that the family has a dark secret?
One that is so shocking it can no longer be hidden?

Silenced by Rosie Lewis is a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of family secrets and the power of understanding and empathy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008538422

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Rosie Lewis is a full-time foster carer. She has been working in this field for over a decade. Before that, 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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