Little Boy Lost
By (Author) Shane Dunphy
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Books Ltd
5th November 2009
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Child abuse
362.21092
Paperback
224
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 1mm
145g
A shocking and moving story of innocence, betrayal and hope Courage is sometimes found in the unlikeliest places ... Dominic is a sixteen year-old man-child- while he has the body of a prize-fighter, as a result of a terrible seizure when he was a small child he has been left with the mind of a child. In the centre where he spends his days, Dominic is a challenge and an inspiration- someone who struggles against the odds and whose every victory over his limitations is a cause for celebration. But when a new member of staff at the centre breaks a sacred trust, the fall-out is horrific and Dominic becomes a pawn in a dangerous game. Little Boy Lost is the story of Dominic's brave battle to face up to betrayal and show - one more time - that he is a survivor.
In fifteen years as a child-protection worker, Shane Dunphy saw children growing up in horrific situations. He also witnessed their amazing ability to survive those unpromising beginnings. Shane is now a tutor on childcare courses, a broadcaster and a respected commentator on child-protection issues.