Saving Danny

Cathy Glass

Mar 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this eBook

The fifteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.
Danny was petrified and clung to me in desperation as I carried him to my car. Trapped in his own dark world, he couldn't understand why his parents no longer loved or wanted him, and were sending him away.

While Danny’s parents have everything they could wish for in material terms, they are unable to care for their only child. This is where Cathy comes in. On a cold dark evening Danny finds a place in her home where he can be himself; away from his parents’ impatience and frustration. Often in his own little world, six-year-old Danny finds it difficult to communicate, finding solace in his best friend and confidant George – his rabbit.
Cathy quickly becomes aware of his obsessively meticulous behaviour in addition to his love of patterns, he sees them everywhere and creates them at any opportunity – in his play and also with his food. She realises that patience is the key to looking after Danny as well as her well-tried strategies for managing children’s behaviour.
With his father refusing to cooperate, it becomes increasingly likely that Danny will be living with Cathy permanently until she gets an opportunity to speak her piece.

Ratings and reviews

Bless Little Danny 💙 Another 5 star review for Cathy Glass what a wonderful woman for all that she does for these beautiful children... I really hope all worked out well for little Danny after returning home... I think him and his family came a long long way thanks to Cathy and how lovely his bond with George... So touching 😻 It made me giggle when he tried to toilet train George 🤣🤣 Defo recommend... 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗👍

Fantastic read, this is very close to home for me, my daughter Demi is 6, she has autism and is non verbal, not only did I really enjoy this book as always with cathys books, but it also gave me hope for my little girl, thank you so much, for sharing Danny's story Cathy! ❤

Full of sad and happy times. Im so glad Danny was able to return home and his father was able to see him for the child he was and not some type of monster.

About the author

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 30 years, during which time she has looked after more than 150 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.