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Diego's Story

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Diego's Story

By: Louise Allen
Narrated by: Melanie Crawley
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Diego's Story is the thirteenth instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series.

Diego and his siblings live in desperate poverty, but nobody seems to notice or care as they come close to starving, scouring food banks to survive. But he’s wrong – someone has noticed him. County Lines gang members can see his vulnerability. With an absent father, alcoholic mother and dependent young siblings, Diego is the perfect mark.

Entrapped, used, abused and witness to terrible crimes, young Diego escapes a murder scene and runs.

Experienced foster carer Louise Allen steps in when 14-year-old Diego is placed with her. Can she help him overcome his disturbing past and finally feel safe again? And what will happen if the County Lines gang finds him – with Louise and her family?©2026 Louise Allen (P)2026 W. F. Howes LTD Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Organized Crime Parenting & Families Relationships True Crime Crime
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It’s a shocking and heartbreaking account. I love that Louise is not afraid to voice her opinion and is raising awareness about county lines and issues in the social care system. I highly recommend this book!

A great listen

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I am more educated about county lines and it's scary. every person involved in anyway in a child's life should know more and this book has made me sit up and listen

Eye opening and a must read

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I've read every single story of Louise's, and I'm sure she can't get any funnier.

This one really was a tough read, the realities of vulnerable children. Tear jerking

Heartbreaking

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One of the saddest stories of the series. I was really hoping the ending would be Diego reuniting with his father in Portugal where he could be safe and enjoy his football. What a remarkable young man.

heartbreaking

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As I listened to the final words of Louise's deeply moving story, what popped into my mind was the story about nvidia and the trillion dollar goal.....the world monies are a reflection of what could be its downfall..and the warped priorities of the people in charge.
Thanks to Louise for the sacrifice, bravery and willingness to help in this multi level tragedy
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A tragic and sad life story

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