num_pages: 190
description: Abused starved and neglected. Ruth was a little ghost of a girl when she arrived into foster mother Maggie Hartley's care.As soon as Ruth arrived on her doorstep it was clear to foster carer Maggie Hartley that Ruth had seen and experienced things that no 11-year-old should have to. Pale frail and withdrawn Ruth had been conditioned to 'see no evil speak no evil'. Raised by a cruel stepmother and father Ruth had been abused underfed and ignored while her half-siblings lived a life of luxury.Ruth is in desperate need of help but can Maggie get through to her and unlock the harrowing secret she carries?With no one left in the world to love Ruth it's up to Maggie to help her find her voice; to be a ghost no more and bring those who've harmed her to justice.Discover why readers have fallen in love with Maggie HartleyI absolutely loved this book. It is up there with one of the best. I have laughed and I have cried. I would give it ten stars if I could . - Amazon Reviewer 5 stars If you haven't read Maggie's books they are a must read . - Amazon Reviewer 5 starsSuch a heart-breaking story you just can't put this book down. I have read many books of this genre and this is one of the best. Hard hitting and real... don't miss this one! - Amazon Reviewer 5 stars
language: English
title: The Ghost Girl
publisher: Trapeze