{"product_id":"lovey-9780007555147","title":"Lovey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis deeply moving memoir tells the story of Hannah: a child who has been beaten and abused; a girl full of loneliness and rage; a student no one but learning disabilities teacher Mary MacCracken could reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary had reservations about eight-year-old Hannah joining her class. The three emotionally disturbed boys she was currently looking after had been making steady progress, and Hannah, who had a reputation for being a withdrawn and incredibly troubled child, would only be a disruptive influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first fortnight Hannah retired to a cupboard and refused to come out. Howling almost non-stop she was displaying the worst symptoms that Mary had ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow could Mary help a child who had been shut up in closets and treated like an animal? What could she say to a child who had been locked out of her own home, and beaten by both her brother and her father? How could she reach this lost girl?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the remarkable story of Hannah and Mary's journey together. Deep within Hannah, Mary recognises an amazing strength. And with love, skill and patience, she gradually starts to make a difference. It's a long road to recovery, but Mary never gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this moving true story unfolds, we feel Mary's joy, we share her hope and, in time, her faith that Hannah will be okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary MacCracken is a learning disabilities specialist and the author of four bestselling memoirs. She was first published in the 1970s\/80s. Mary is now retired and lives in New Jersey, but she is still passionate about sharing her amazing stories and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harper Element","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51201399423250,"sku":"9780007555147","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad021896-0344-433e-afd4-863d440904cd.jpg?v=1744911548","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lovey-9780007555147","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}