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The Child Bride

By: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: Denica Fairman
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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-Asian family, she is clearly petrified. But of what?

Placed in the home of experienced foster carer Cathy and her family, Zeena gradually settles into her new life, but misses her little brothers and sisters terribly. Prevented from having any contact with them by her family who insist she has brought shame and dishonour on the whole community, Zeena tries to see them at school. But when her father and uncle find out, they bundle her into a car and threaten to set fire to her if she makes anymore trouble. Zeena is too frightened to press charges against them despite being offered police protection in a safe house.

Eventually, Cathy discovers the devastating truth from Zeena, and with devastation she believes there is little she can do to help her.

©2014 Cathy Glass (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Parenting & Families Relationships Heartfelt
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absolutely amazing book loved reading it and finished it quickly as had me hooked

loved it all

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Heart breaking story of courage and compassion, it's hard to believe that this can take place in modern society.

My first Cathy Glass book, it won't be my last

I recommend this book, be prepared for a few tears!

Inspirational

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Brilliantly written as always, so pleased it worked out for Zena. narrated well too. Cathy Glass is a wonderful lady and Mother, well done.

Well done to Cathy saving this young lady.

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Another brilliant book that highlights the abuses that are happening right here and now. Modern slavery, FGM and sexual or physical abuse is happening daily in this country. The story Cathy highlights some of these actions succinctly and with honesty. Thank you for sharing these stories so we can take a look at the world through your eyes.

The hidden truth

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loved it made me cry but I do enjoy cathy glass stories if u like true to life then this is for you

well told story

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