Louise Allen (Foster Care) Books in Order

Louise Allen recounts a childhood of starvation, cruelty, and abuse in a foster home that offered no refuge. Art and unexpected kindness help her endure as she gathers the courage to escape her circumstances.

After Abby is removed from her adoptive family, Louise Allen becomes her foster carer. The child's challenging behavior and signs of fetal alcohol syndrome lead Louise toward a disturbing history of rejection and abuse.

Neglected and abandoned by her parents, Stella arrives at Louise Allen's foster home in desperate need of stability. As she begins to settle, a troubling reaction to being photographed suggests deeper harm in her past.

Five-year-old Eden enters Louise Allen's care after her mother is imprisoned. Her refusal to speak and disturbing behavior toward animals prompt Louise to investigate the experiences behind the child's distress and try to help her.

Drawing on her experiences as an adopted child and foster carer, Louise Allen guides prospective parents through adoption. She addresses the application process, preparing a home, childhood trauma, attachment, and the continuing challenges of adoptive family life.

Animal welfare officers discover a neglected boy living in appalling conditions on a farm. When Jacob enters Louise Allen's home, his profound needs begin a struggle to secure support and understand the harm he has suffered.

Five-year-old Billy enters Louise Allen's care after more than twenty children are removed from one family. His frightening outbursts push her to uncover the history of a household that others seemed unable to challenge.

Sky and her sister arrive in foster care after growing up with neglect, malnutrition, and compulsive hoarding. Louise Allen works to help them recover, but interference with their care places her own household under pressure.

Willow's arrival in Louise Allen's foster home brings puzzling behavior and unsettling allegations. As Louise investigates the girl's unusual upbringing and reluctance to use a phone, she uncovers distressing secrets about Willow's family.