Torey L. Hayden Book order

From the million-copy bestselling author comes the true story of a deeply troubled young girl who is haunted by her past.

The narrative follows Torey Hayden, a former special education teacher, as she recounts three of her most remarkable challenges with her students. Through her experiences, she offers profound insights into the complexities of teaching and the resilience of children facing significant obstacles. The book highlights the transformative power of education and the deep connections formed between teacher and student in the face of adversity.

The narrative centers on a six-year-old girl whose journey captivates countless hearts, highlighting the profound impact of resilience and hope. It showcases the unwavering dedication of a teacher determined to support her, illustrating themes of courage, compassion, and the transformative power of education. This true story emphasizes the bond between student and mentor, making it a poignant exploration of perseverance in the face of adversity.

An inspiring narrative unfolds around a troubled child and the remarkable therapist who profoundly impacts their life. This heartfelt story, from esteemed writer Torey Hayden, marks her return after a fifteen-year hiatus, offering readers a compelling exploration of healing and the transformative power of compassion.

From Torey Hayden, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of One Child comes Lost Girl, a poignant and deeply moving account of a lost little girl and an extraordinary educational psychologist's courage and determination. Jessie is nine years old and looks like the perfect little girl, with red hair, green eyes and a beguiling smile. She even has a talent for drawing gorgeous and intricate pictures. But Jessie also knows how to get her own way and will lie, scream, shout and hurt to get just exactly what she wants. Her parents say they can't take her back, and her social workers struggle to deal with her destructive behaviour and wild mood swings. After her chaotic passage through numerous foster placements, Jessie has finally received a diagnosis of an attachment disorder. Attachment disorders arise when children are deprived of the all-important close bonds with trustworthy adults that allow them to develop emotionally and thrive. Finally educational psychologist Torey Hayden is called in to help. Torey agrees to weekly meetings with Jessie to try and uncover why she is acting out. Torey's gentle care and attention reveal shocking truths behind Jessie's lies. Can Torey and the other social workers help to provide the consistent loving care that has so far been missing in Jessie's life, or will she push them away too?

The story revolves around Torey Hayden, who takes on the challenge of teaching six deeply troubled children, each with unique and harrowing backgrounds. Among them are three recent arrivals from war-torn Northern Ireland, carrying the scars of trauma, and eleven-year-old Dirkie, who has only known institutional life. The group also includes the volatile Mariana, who displays aggressive and sexual behaviors, and seven-year-old Leslie, who struggles with silence and unresponsiveness. The narrative explores themes of resilience, healing, and the complexities of emotional trauma.

Filled with warmth and emotional depth, this heartwarming narrative explores themes of love, compassion, and connection. It captures the tender moments between characters, highlighting their relationships and personal growth. The storytelling invites readers to reflect on the beauty of human experiences and the bonds that unite us all.

Features a narrative of an extraordinary teacher's determination. This work is an illustration of nurturing concern, not only for a few emotionally-disturbed children, but for one woman facing a personal battle.

From bestselling author Torey Hayden comes a moving new novel of loss and redemption.

Conor, aged nine, arrives in the play therapy room of child psychiatrist James Innes with the diagnosis "autistic". His mother Laura, an aloof, enigmatic novelist, can't handle him. His rancher father, embroiled in divorcing Laura, does not feel there is anything wrong with Conor.His six year old sister Morgana insists he really does see ghosts.As James becomes convinced Conor is not autistic, he is drawn first into Conor's strange world of "things the cat knows" and then into Morgana's stories of her friend the "Lion King".James is pulled most deeply, however, into Laura's world; at first that of a lonely, rather difficult woman and then, eventually, into the world of her imagination, an enthralling world that seems almost real - and that hides a terrible secret.