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Mummy Told Me Not to Tell
- The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
When Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet.
The latest title from the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged.
Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'.
Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece's distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece's family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece's behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.
Critic reviews
"Heartbreaking." ( Mirror)
"A truly harrowing read that made me cry." ( The Sun)
"A true tale of hope." ( OK!)
"Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass's book should change all that" ( First magazine)
"A hugely touching and emotional true tale." ( Star magazine)
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- Nandipha M.
- 17-01-21
interesting story
I loved it I also learned a lot about the social service system works.
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- Tracey Kray
- 25-10-20
Captivating as ever
Although very sad store’s, lovely to see they come out the side and can continue into society knowing they did the right thing by telling someone.
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- Allergic To Life
- 03-02-19
loved it
loved it. Amazing heartbreaking aswell heartwarming storyline. disappointed that I have finished it. highly recommend a listen
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- James C.
- 27-07-18
loved it
the narrator is part of the reason I listen to these books hope there's more
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- Mrs. Lorraine J. Brown
- 29-05-15
Mummy told me not to tell
A heart warming story beautifully narrated luckily their are such caring people in the world,
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- Debbie M
- 11-02-24
Such A Sad Story
This book was written so well. The love and feeling from Cathy Glass really does come through in her books.
This particular story had my throat closing over from trying not to cry at many points. Poor Reece is the same age as my own son throughout this book and I really did struggle to not think of him in the same situations and being treated the same way.
Thank goodness for people like Cathy who can bring some normality and love to these children that are taken into care.
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- Rich
- 30-01-24
Another great book by Cathy Glass
Loved all the different character and voices. Such a sad sorry but with a lovely ending!!!
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- Steph
- 20-10-23
Amazing!
Absolutely loved it! Couldn’t stop listening to it, will definitely listen to more! In love
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- Katie louise
- 06-08-23
Fantastic story
I have listened to this story twice now and it is absolutely brilliant. I will probably listen to it again.
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- Hannah
- 09-06-23
Touching
Fantastic book giving an insight to the reality of what can go on for some poor children in the real world. Story told very well
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