My Dad's a Policeman (Quick Reads 2011)
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The second novel, and first quick read title, from bestselling author Cathy Glass.
My Dad's a Policeman is a dramatic and engaging story of a young boy with an alcoholic mother and no knowledge of his father. Lonely, bullied and desperate for a life of happiness and security he tells everyone he meets his dad's a policeman.
Fast-paced and compelling, this short story from Cathy Glass follows the experiences of a Ryan, a small and lonely 12-year-old boy who struggles to fit in. In an attempt to make friends, and discourage the school bullies from picking on him, Ryan tells his peers that his dad is a policeman. When the police actually turn up on Ryan's doorstep, to take him away from his alcoholic mother and put him in care, his life crumbles.
It's not long before Ryan has run away, taking a long bus ride back across the city, desperate to get back to the inner-city life he knows. Keeping a low profile, and sneaking in to his best friend's house late a night for shelter, he soon discovers that he's not the only one who appears to be stretching the truth about the happiness of his home life.
About the Author
Cathy has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during which time she has looked after more than 50 children, of all ages and backgrounds. Cathy runs training courses on fostering for her local Social Services, and helps draft new fostering procedures and guidelines. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A gem of a book,
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This review is from: My Dad's a Policeman (Quick Reads 2011) (Paperback)
Ryan lives with his mother and younger brother on a run down council estate.
Ryan's mum is an alcoholic and can't look after them. Suddenly Ryan and his brother are taken into care and separated to live with different foster carers. The book is about Ryan's efforts to find his brother so that they can live together as before. Cathy tells the story in the voice of the 12 year old Ryan. Although the book is shorter than her memoirs it certainly packs the action in! Very enjoyable and the update on Cathy's website is a must.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A Great Little Read,
By Martha (uk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Dad's a Policeman (Quick Reads 2011) (Paperback)
This is a fantastic short story, action packed, and very moving. I literally couldn't put it down. Looking forward to her next book - due out in April.
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My Dads a Policeman,
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This review is from: My Dad's a Policeman (Quick Reads 2011) (Paperback)
Another superb offering from Cathy Glass it might be short but its great read, Well done Cathy bring on the next one
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
a lovely story
This is the first Cathy Glass book I have read, and I was riveted, I could not put it down. I really enjoyed the story, even though it was quite sad at times.
Published 18 days ago by sue .s
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing
Really disappointed with this. According to Cathy Glass's website it would appear that it's a true story as there is an update on Ryan, yet if it's a novel how can there be...
Published 19 days ago by Stripes
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Dads a Policeman
Another brilliantly written book. Once I started it I couldnt put it down. I finished it in 40 mins. Then had to log on to see what happened in the future to them.
Published 20 days ago by filmcritic99
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but disappointing
I thoroughly enjoy Cathy Glass books, this was a disappointing ending even if it is a short story, cant really grumble as the price of the book was cheap.
Published 22 days ago by RebeccaCW
5.0 out of 5 stars
another great book from Cathy Glass
Yet another great book by Cathy.. I was unable to put it down like all the others of hers I have read.
Published 23 days ago by Debbie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read but feel short changed
Good quick read, though it does pack a punch in and gives all details, compared to other books by same author it almost feels like they are 'shortchanging' Ryan.
Published 1 month ago by A. Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great author, yet another amazing story
Having read all of Cathy Glass' books and not being able to put them down, My Dad's a Policeman was a must, although a quick read (i read within an hour and half) the prospectus...
Published 1 month ago by Natt Marr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Read
Another gripping book by a fab author, Cathy Glass As it was a quick read, I read the book from cover to cover in one afternoon - I couldn't put it down.
Published 1 month ago by Laycock27
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My Dad's a policeman
Clever perspective. The foster care procedure written from an angry child's point of view. Short but great story. A must read!
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Kim Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another fab book
Another fab book if yr thinking bout buying it go and get it today. well done cathy cant wait for the next book in april. xx
Published 2 months ago by vicki
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