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A Family Friend

There was only one man Sammy could turn to…

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A Family Friend

By: Casey Watson
Narrated by: Kate Lock
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 The new fostering memoir from The Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.

With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven.

There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson…

Will Casey be able to save Sammy before it’s too late?

©2025 Casey Watson (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Abuse Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences Fostering
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I almost gave up with this book early on because of the dreadful narration. I'm glad that I didn't because the story was well worth listening to

shame about the narrator

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What an up-to-date reality of his things can really be in this age. Makes you realise how little but also how much miss know. Definitely more education is needed on these topics for younger people. Also more education for adults also.

Up to date reality

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I have read many of her books but this one was the first on audible that Ive tried and it was easy to listen to and well told. I will definitely try another one.

Casey Watson is a master story teller. Her fostering tales and family life hook you in and keep you listening.

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Casey writes so truthfully you can almost imagine watching it as a fly on the wall, however the narrator is really difficult to listen too. Her voice sounds too posh and "put on" to be casey and the Watson family. I envisage Casey to have a much warmer, loving and comforting voice than that of this narrator who is high pitched and overly posh sort of boycie (only fools) crossed with hyacinth bouquet! it would be great to hear the voice to portray all the love and care that comes through the writing. First time I've actually listened to a casey story rather than reading it but I must admit I'm disappointed it's so well written but the narrator spoils it!


another wonderful memoir

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The narrater was shocking. Spoilt it for me Accents were terrible made me want to turn it off

Story was good as always

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