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Diego's Story

Thrown Away Children

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Diego's Story

By: Louise Allen
Narrated by: Melanie Crawley
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Diego's Story is the thirteenth instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series.

Diego and his siblings live in desperate poverty, but nobody seems to notice or care as they come close to starving, scouring food banks to survive. But he’s wrong–someone has noticed him. County Lines gang members can see his vulnerability. With an absent father, alcoholic mother and dependent young siblings, Diego is the perfect mark.

Entrapped, used, abused and witness to terrible crimes, young Diego escapes a murder scene and runs.

Experienced foster carer Louise Allen steps in when 14-year-old Diego is placed with her. Can she help him overcome his disturbing past and finally feel safe again? And what will happen if the County Lines gang finds him–with Louise and her family?

©2026 Louise Allen (P)2026 W. F. Howes Ltd Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Organised Crime Parenting & Families Relationships True Crime Crime
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Louise once again has written an amazing account of a young man's interrupted life. Again her family has risen to the challenge to support a child in desperate need. Quite simply the best book so far in this series and I've read them all ... some multiple times. I cried many many tears, my heart broken for this dear boy, his mumma and little brothers. Louise your family's courage was admirable. Thank you for the important work you do, all with such passion. I admire you so much, thanks for sharing Diegos Story.

THE BEST BY FAR. HEARTBREAKING.

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