Hidden - Cathy Glass

** spoiler alert ** Another harrowing book. Kathy Glass and all the other foster careers out there are saints. They care for such damaged children and try their hardest together them back on the right track. These children haven't asked for the lives they have led and need a lot of love, care and attention to help them choose the right pathways. This book is about a young boy Tayo, who it is discovered is in the country illegally after his mother kidnapped him from his school. His mum is totally unsuitable - into drink and drugs and associating with all the wrong people - and is constantly moving around. Tayo was one of many children in the country illegally who had been set to work in a sweat factory ... Yes they do exist in the UK and I couldn't believe hope many children are actually 'hidden' in this country ... It is frightening to know so many children are unaccountable for. Despite this lifestyle Tayo is extremely polite although on occasions his anger does spill out. His mum continues to either not turn up or turn up late for contact sessions and shout at him when she does. He continues to believe his dad will turn up for him and despite extensive searches nothing can be found about his dad. Then one day Cathy gets a phone call to say Tayo's dad has been in touch. He had been searching for over five years and hires the best lawyers etc to try and win the custody of Tayo. Here mum, Minty tries to win him back by deciding to hire lawyers too .... Tough she still doesn't contact or phone him. Thankfully she puts the nail in her own coffin by turning up to court late on many occasions and drunk on another. Custody goes to dad and a couple of days later a delighted child goes back to the family who love and cherish him. A wonderful ending to this true tale. It is a pity that they all don't end so happily