The silent witness
Subtitle: nobody knows the truth but her
By: Casey Watson
Publisher: HarperElement
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780008142643
Subjects: Foster children; Foster home care; Therapeutic foster care; Family violence; Biography; Foster mothers
Description: Ì'm so sorry, Casey,' my link worker John said, sounding weary. Ì know this is probably the worst time I could bring you, but we desperately need someone to take a child tonight.' It's the night before Christmas when Casey and Mike get the call. A twelve year old girl, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her father is on a ventilator, fighting for his life, while her mother is currently on remand in prison. Despite claiming she attacked him in self-defense, she's been charged with his attempted murder. The girl is called Bella, and she's refusing to say anything. The trouble is that she is also the only witness.
Notes: Includes topics for reading-group discussion.