This is 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.
- ISBN10 0007235135
- ISBN13 9780007235131
- Publish Date 4 September 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 August 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Harper Element
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk