| Girl Alone: Joss Came Home from School to Discover Her Father's Death. Angry and Hurting, She's Out of Control. Contributor(s): Glass, Cathy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0008145156 ISBN-13: 9780008145156 Publisher: Harper Element OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Child Abuse - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362.733 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.1" W x 7.7" (0.55 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aged nine Joss came home from school to discover her father's suicide. She's never got over it. This is the true story of Joss, 13 who is angry and out of control. At the age of nine, Joss finds her father's dead body. He has committed suicide. Then more recently her mother remarries and Joss bitterly resents her step-father who abuses her mentally and physically. Cathy takes Joss under her wing but will she ever be able to get through to the warm-hearted girl she sees glimpses off underneath the vehement outbreaks of anger that dominate the house and will Cathy be able to build up Joss's trust so she can learn the full truth of the terrible situation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Glass, Cathy: - Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym. Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Cut, Hidden and Mummy Told Me Not To Tell. |