Book description
A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's
determination never to abandon a child in need from the internationally
bestselling author of 'One Child' and No. 1 bestseller 'Ghost Girl'.
Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even
acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her.
Yet an accidental playground 'bump' would release a rage frightening to behold.
The school year that followed would prove to be one of the most trying,
perplexing, and ultimately rewarding of Torey's career, as she struggled
to reach a silent child in obvious pain. It would be a strenuous journey
beset by seemingly insurmountable obstacles and darkened by truly
terrible revelations. Yet encouraged by sometimes small, sometimes
dazzling breakthroughs, as a dedicated teacher, Torey remained committed
to helping a 'hopeless' girl, and patiently and lovingly leading her
toward the light of a new day. “Torey Hayden deserves the kind of
respect I can't give many people. She isn't just valuable, she's
incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden.” Boston Globe
“Chilling and affecting.” Chicago Tribune
“Moving - as lively and surprising as the kids it so deftly portrays.“ O
Magazine Born in Montana, USA, Torey Hayden has spent most of her
adult life working with children in distress. Now living in Great
Britain, she divides her time between writing and volunteer work with
several British charities. Torey is author of numerous internationally
best-selling books about her experiences as a special education teacher
and therapist. She has also written two novels and two children's books.
Find her at www. torey-hayden. com
