The Boy in the Cupboard
Nov 2008 · Penguin UK
4.7star
33 reviews
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Three heart-stopping stories of children trapped by their parents' pasts ...
Craig, the little boy who can't speak English, isn't allowed to use his real name and hides food around his playschool, afraid he'll be hungry again. His parents are trying to make a fresh start, but their gangland bosses are about to catch up with the family and Craig will pay a terrible price...
Edgar is a twelve-year-old boy who nobody wants, not even the staff at the residential unit where he lives. Just when it seems that there might be a way of getting through to Edgar, his mother reveals a secret that changes everything ...
Vinnie is a teenage boy who knows exactly what his gangster father is capable of, of how he makes problems disappear. He also knows that he had become a very big problem for his father ...
... One man's fight to give these children the future they deserve.
Craig, the little boy who can't speak English, isn't allowed to use his real name and hides food around his playschool, afraid he'll be hungry again. His parents are trying to make a fresh start, but their gangland bosses are about to catch up with the family and Craig will pay a terrible price...
Edgar is a twelve-year-old boy who nobody wants, not even the staff at the residential unit where he lives. Just when it seems that there might be a way of getting through to Edgar, his mother reveals a secret that changes everything ...
Vinnie is a teenage boy who knows exactly what his gangster father is capable of, of how he makes problems disappear. He also knows that he had become a very big problem for his father ...
... One man's fight to give these children the future they deserve.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
33 reviews
Sheree Harris
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June 28, 2017
As much as its awful what some kids go through... its good to read that there are people out there that do take time for these kids... and sometimes all it takes is for someone to be persistent, caring and trustworthy... which i got from this book... awesome read!
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Michelle Jansen
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January 19, 2015
Excellent!
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Becky osborne
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October 19, 2015
As always a good read.
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About the author
In fifteen years as a child protection worker, Shane Dunphy saw children growing up in horrific situations. He also saw their amazing ability to survive those unpromising beginnings. Shane is now a tutor on childcare courses and a respected commentator on child protection issues.
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