Willow's Story

Thrown Away Children

De: Louise Allen

Narrado por: Melanie Crawley

A young girl's life is shadowed by secrets and lies...

When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen.

Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her?

Determined to find out Louise gets more than she bargained for, as she unravels the truth about Willow's family background and uncovers some distressing secrets.

©2024 Louise Allen (P)2024 W. F. Howes Ltd

Great

I love listening to Louise Allens books. What a wonderful caring family. This book is great, all her books are. This one was really good, so sad at the end. I was hoping for a happy ending.

A thoughtful and admirable book/book series

I truly enjoy all of Louise’s books and normally I enjoy them more because there’s usually a good ending to them but for the first time it wasn’t and that is the reality. Not everything is a happy ending but I hope willow will find her way herself and finds a good support system. I truly admire the patience, empathy and strong will that Louise has for these children. As a CHSAS survivor myself I always wished that I had someone who was as kind and empathetic as Louise.

Thank you for writing Louise, you’ve brought me to tears, to laughing and showed me new perspectives; And thank you for being such a strong advocate in a world where people say they are here for the children but do everything but help sometimes.

Willow the child children services fed to the wolves.

I loved the book it was so sad, the child services are just unbelievable there. the children are not even considered in the decision making. Willow needed that family. shed probably still be there if she got the right help she needed. I wish there was a 2nd part to Willow saying she turned 18 and came home.

Heartbreaking

All of this author’s stories are heartbreaking, yet this one is much more so. The narrator is incredibly talented and elicits the deep emotional energy that was put into the writing of this book.

Heart Wrenching & Devastating

Willows story had me on edge from the moment she got to the Allen Household. Louise has such an incredible way of foreshadowing. I could feel the dread begin to bubble up even when everything seemed wonderful!

Melanie, the narrator, makes you FEEL a different depth of the story.

Heartbreaking

The books in this entire series are heart wrenching. this particular book is brilliantly written, as are all of Louise's books. She really conveys the heartache, the difficulty of working with the Foster system, and creates awareness with each child 's story. It makes me question my own self and why I read these awful stories. . It makes me question why, as a whole, society doesn't do more. My heart goes out to Willow and I hope that from this point through adulthood she receives the care she needs. praying for her peace, security and love. I hope that someday she gets to come back to Louise's family, feeling that sense of home with them throughout adulthood. Peaise to Louise and her family for all they do. Much Respect!

Her compassion for children

Wonderful story teller. I have loved all her books! I am looking forward to more books by Louise.

heartbreakingly true

I experienced a little girl age 8 being pit on a psych unit. I honestly believe I was witnessing a form of evil. she had tough behaviors but she had a rough life already. willows story made me cry. I wish you could have kept her. I'm so sad for her. i have almost read every one of your books but this one hit home. I don't think I will ever stop thinking about her..

That the foster care worker faught for her

It is a sad situation but need to be heard so we good people don’t get seasoned to think that everyone is good and we watch for predators who come in sheep’s clothing.

what a sad sad story, poor Willow

members of the social services concerned should have been punished as it was their lack of care that made the ending so sad for Willow