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Releasing 10

by Chloe Walsh ...

Series series The Boys of Tommen
Releasing 10 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover..........................A love that couldn't be ... Read more

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Releasing 10 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover..........................A love that couldn't be
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Too Scared to Tell: Part 3 of 3

Abused and alone, Oskar has no one. A true story.

by Cathy Glass ...

PART 3 OF 3The true story of a 6-year-old boy with a dreadful secret.Oskar’s school teacher raises the alarm. Oskar’s mother is abroad and he has been left in the care of ‘friends’, but has been arriving in school hungry, unkempt, and with bruises on his arms, legs and body. Experienced foster carer Cathy Glass is asked to look after him, but as the weeks pass her concerns deepen. Oskar is far too ... Read more

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PART 3 OF 3The true story of a 6-year-old boy with a dreadful secret.Oskar’s school teacher raises the alarm. Oskar’s mother is abroad and he has been left in the care of ‘friends’, but has been arriving in school hungry, unkempt, and with bruises on his arms, legs and body. Experienced foster carer Cathy Glass is asked to look after him, but as the weeks pass her concerns deepen. Oskar is far too
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Breaking Point

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on

by Casey Watson ...

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter ... Read more

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Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter
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Sleepers

by Lorenzo Carcaterra ...

An unforgettable true story of friendship, loyalty, violence and revenge, set against the unmistakable backdrop of New York City. Now a major film starring Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Robert de Niro and Kevin Bacon.Four boys - lifelong friends who shared everything - in the confines of New York City's Hell's Kitchen, content with playing as many pranks as they can without getting caught. Until one ... Read more

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An unforgettable true story of friendship, loyalty, violence and revenge, set against the unmistakable backdrop of New York City. Now a major film starring Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Robert de Niro and Kevin Bacon.Four boys - lifelong friends who shared everything - in the confines of New York City's Hell's Kitchen, content with playing as many pranks as they can without getting caught. Until one
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A Family Secret

My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell

by Maureen Wood ...

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant suffering. But Maureen’s world crumbled when her own mother started to abuse her too…A Family Secret is the ... Read more

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‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant suffering. But Maureen’s world crumbled when her own mother started to abuse her too…A Family Secret is the
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The Names

'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times

by Florence Knapp ...

A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'Sunday Times</e... ... Read more

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A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'Sunday Times</e...
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Helpless

Are Riley and his two little siblings in danger?

by Cathy Glass ...

The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy GlassStruggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become.Riley and his two little siblings, Jayden and Lola, are not safe at home.With all three children in her care, will Cathy be able to ... Read more

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The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy GlassStruggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become.Riley and his two little siblings, Jayden and Lola, are not safe at home.With all three children in her care, will Cathy be able to
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Too Hurt to Stay

The True Story of a Troubled Boy’s Desperate Search for a Loving Home

by Casey Watson ...

The fourth title from Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.Eight-year-old Spencer takes himself to social services and demands to be taken into care. It’s a desperate act, a cry for help, but his parent’s reaction – good riddance – speaks volumes. Casey’s hackles are immediately up for this poor child.Spencer is the middle child of four siblings. His parents claim all their other kids are ... Read more

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The fourth title from Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.Eight-year-old Spencer takes himself to social services and demands to be taken into care. It’s a desperate act, a cry for help, but his parent’s reaction – good riddance – speaks volumes. Casey’s hackles are immediately up for this poor child.Spencer is the middle child of four siblings. His parents claim all their other kids are
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It Ends With Us

The #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation VERITY

by Colleen Hoover ...

The multi-million-copy global bestseller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**‘The reigning queen of BookTok’ GUARDIAN‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’ ELLE‘One of the world's most suc... ... Read more

$19.41 NZD

The multi-million-copy global bestseller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**‘The reigning queen of BookTok’ GUARDIAN‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’ ELLE‘One of the world's most suc...
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A Family Friend

There was only one man Sammy could turn to…

by Casey Watson ...

There was only one man Sammy could turn to…With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven.There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson ... Read more

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There was only one man Sammy could turn to…With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven.There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson
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Married to the Black Widow

A chilling true story of lies and deception

by Rob Parkes ...

WINNER OF BEST NEW AUTHOR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2024*AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4's 24 HOURS IN POLICE CUSTODY*'Not many people know how much their life is worth. I do.'The value of my life, or more specifically the cost of ending it, can be measured on a sliding scale based on method, reliability and efficiency. Fifteen thousand pounds would buy you plausible deniability and a brick across the ... Read more

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WINNER OF BEST NEW AUTHOR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2024*AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4's 24 HOURS IN POLICE CUSTODY*'Not many people know how much their life is worth. I do.'The value of my life, or more specifically the cost of ending it, can be measured on a sliding scale based on method, reliability and efficiency. Fifteen thousand pounds would buy you plausible deniability and a brick across the
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The Tiger’s Child and Somebody Else’s Kids 2-in-1 Collection

by Torey Hayden ...

For the first time, bestsellers Somebody Else’s Kids and The Tiger’s Child are combined to show Hayden’s extraordinary attempt to rescue the children that no one else wanted to help.In Somebody Else’s Kids, four problem children are placed in Torey Hayden's class because nobody knew what else to do with them. They were a motley group of kids in great pain: a small boy who echoed other people's ... Read more

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For the first time, bestsellers Somebody Else’s Kids and The Tiger’s Child are combined to show Hayden’s extraordinary attempt to rescue the children that no one else wanted to help.In Somebody Else’s Kids, four problem children are placed in Torey Hayden's class because nobody knew what else to do with them. They were a motley group of kids in great pain: a small boy who echoed other people's
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The Simple Guide to Complex Trauma and Dissociation

What It Is and How to Help

by Betsy de Thierry ...

Series series Simple Guides
· How does complex trauma differ from trauma?· What is dissociation?· How does it affect children?· How can you help?These questions and more are answered in this guide to understanding the nature of complex trauma and dissociation, making these seemingly complicated topics accessible to all.Complex trauma and dissociation is a subject around which there is much confusion and misunderstanding. ... Read more

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· How does complex trauma differ from trauma?· What is dissociation?· How does it affect children?· How can you help?These questions and more are answered in this guide to understanding the nature of complex trauma and dissociation, making these seemingly complicated topics accessible to all.Complex trauma and dissociation is a subject around which there is much confusion and misunderstanding.
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The Child Bride: Part 2 of 3

by Cathy Glass ...

The Child Bride can either be read as a full-length eBook or in 3 serialised eBook-only parts.This is PART 2 of 3.You can read Part 2 two weeks ahead of release of the full-length eBook and paperback.Cathy Glass, international bestselling author, tells the shocking story of Zeena, a young Asian girl desperate to escape from her family.When 14 -year-old Zeena begs to be taken into care with a non ... Read more

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The Child Bride can either be read as a full-length eBook or in 3 serialised eBook-only parts.This is PART 2 of 3.You can read Part 2 two weeks ahead of release of the full-length eBook and paperback.Cathy Glass, international bestselling author, tells the shocking story of Zeena, a young Asian girl desperate to escape from her family.When 14 -year-old Zeena begs to be taken into care with a non
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The New Basics

A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent

by Michel Cohen, M.D. ...

Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using ... Read more

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Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using
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A Desperate Cry for Help

Meg is lashing out after being rejected by her family. With Maggie and her children in danger, can she help heal a broken heart?

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 13 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
Twelve-year-old Meg arrives at Maggie's after a fire destroys the children's home she's been living in. Terrified and having lost most of her possessions, Maggie must work hard to make the vulnerable young girl feel at home. But traumatised by the fire, and angry and vulnerable, having been put into care by her mother, Meg is lashing out at everyone around her.Can Maggie reach this damaged little ... Read more

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Twelve-year-old Meg arrives at Maggie's after a fire destroys the children's home she's been living in. Terrified and having lost most of her possessions, Maggie must work hard to make the vulnerable young girl feel at home. But traumatised by the fire, and angry and vulnerable, having been put into care by her mother, Meg is lashing out at everyone around her.Can Maggie reach this damaged little
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I Miss Mummy

The true story of a frightened young girl who is desperate to go home

by Cathy Glass ...

Cathy Glass, the no.1 bestselling author of Damaged, tells the story of the Alice, a young and vulnerable girl who is desperate to return home to her mother.Alice, aged four, is snatched by her mother the day she is due to arrive at Cathy's house. Drug-dependent and mentally ill, but desperate to keep hold of her daughter, Alice's mother snatches her from her parents' house and disappears.Cathy ... Read more

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Cathy Glass, the no.1 bestselling author of Damaged, tells the story of the Alice, a young and vulnerable girl who is desperate to return home to her mother.Alice, aged four, is snatched by her mother the day she is due to arrive at Cathy's house. Drug-dependent and mentally ill, but desperate to keep hold of her daughter, Alice's mother snatches her from her parents' house and disappears.Cathy
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It Starts with Us

From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensations IT ENDS WITH US and VERITY

by Colleen Hoover ...

The long-anticipated sequel to multi-million-copy bestseller It Ends with Us that tells Atlas's side of the story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**'No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover' ANNA TODDLily and he... ... Read more

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The long-anticipated sequel to multi-million-copy bestseller It Ends with Us that tells Atlas's side of the story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**'No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover' ANNA TODDLily and he...
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The Boy No One Loved and Crying for Help 2-in-1 Collection

by Casey Watson ...

Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir The Boy No One Loved now combined in a single volume with her shocking title Crying for Help about a troubled 12-year-old girl.The Boy No One Loved is the true story of Justin who was taken into care at the age of 5 after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on, after 20 failed placements, ... Read more

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Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir The Boy No One Loved now combined in a single volume with her shocking title Crying for Help about a troubled 12-year-old girl.The Boy No One Loved is the true story of Justin who was taken into care at the age of 5 after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on, after 20 failed placements,
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The Saddest Girl in the World

by Cathy Glass ...

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the true story of Donna, who came into foster care aged ten, having been abused, victimised and rejected by her family.Donna had been in foster care with her two young brothers for three weeks when she is abruptly moved to Cathy’s. When Donna arrives she is silent, withdrawn and walks with her shoulders hunched forward and her ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the true story of Donna, who came into foster care aged ten, having been abused, victimised and rejected by her family.Donna had been in foster care with her two young brothers for three weeks when she is abruptly moved to Cathy’s. When Donna arrives she is silent, withdrawn and walks with her shoulders hunched forward and her
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Into the Darklands and Beyond

by Nigel Latta ...

Would you recognise a child molester standing in a supermarket queue? And if you did, would you understand what went on in his — or her — mind?Nigel Latta is a forensic psychologist. He spends his working life with the sort of people most of us would prefer to pretend didn't exist. In this new edition of his ground-breaking book, which is the inspiration for the tVNZ series Beyond the Darklands, ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Would you recognise a child molester standing in a supermarket queue? And if you did, would you understand what went on in his — or her — mind?Nigel Latta is a forensic psychologist. He spends his working life with the sort of people most of us would prefer to pretend didn't exist. In this new edition of his ground-breaking book, which is the inspiration for the tVNZ series Beyond the Darklands,
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Silenced

The shocking true story of a young girl too afraid to speak

by Rosie Lewis ...

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, ... Read more

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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,
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Trafficked Girl

Abused. Abandoned. Exploited. This Is My Story of Fighting Back.

by Zoe Patterson, Jane Smith ...

When Zoe was taken into care at the age of 13, she thought she was finally going to escape from the cruel abuse she had suffered throughout her childhood. Then social services placed her in a residential unit known to be 'a target for prostitution', and suddenly Zoe's life was worse than it had ever been before.Abused and ostracized by her mother, humiliated by her father’s sexual innuendos, ... Read more

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When Zoe was taken into care at the age of 13, she thought she was finally going to escape from the cruel abuse she had suffered throughout her childhood. Then social services placed her in a residential unit known to be 'a target for prostitution', and suddenly Zoe's life was worse than it had ever been before.Abused and ostracized by her mother, humiliated by her father’s sexual innuendos,
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Cry Silent Tears

The heartbreaking survival story of a small mute boy who overcame unbearable suffering and found his voice again

by Joe Peters ...

Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene ... Read more

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Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene
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