num_pages: 77
description: Casey tells the harrowing story of Connor an eight year old boy from a broken home who comes to stay with her family.Its a Saturday morning when Casey and Mike are asked to take in eight year old Connor  an emergency placement just for a couple of days following a violent incident at his now former care home. And Caseys instinct as ever is to say yes. With long term foster son Tyler off to football and no particular plans for the weekend even the fact that Connor arrives in what looks like a prison van doesnt phase her  after all challenging children are what she and Mike have trained for. And how much trouble can he really be? Hes eight.A lot as it turns out.Connor is as streetwise as they come and hurt and angry seems determined to cause trouble from the off. But despite the attitude theres something strangely endearing about their little visitor that makes Casey want to tease out the frightened child behind the swagger. So much so that with Connor and Tyler getting on so well she wonders  should they say theyll keep him longer? It seems like the easiest decision in the world 
language: English
title: The Wild Child: Secrets always find a way of revealing themselves. Sometimes you just need to know where to look: A True Short Story
publisher: HarperElement