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The second novel, and first quick read title, from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Cathy Glass.

My Dad's a Policeman is a dramatic and engaging story of a young boy with an alcoholic mother. 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.

Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Crime Thriller Short Story Happiness Substance abuse
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I do enjoy listening to Cathy Glass stories. this was a very interesting listen. No Cathy or family but writing from the kids point of view very clever. hope Ryan is doing well.

good story but not the best.

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Was more an essay than a book lacked her human touch
Lacked her insight that's all I can say

Not her best

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not the usual format so not what I was expecting
audio also skipped a couple of times

huge fan but not quite what I expected

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Cathy glass is an amazing author and I loved listening to her book instead of reading it

loved it

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loved it great easy listen and the narrator very understanding of characters. would recommend to anyone to read.

Another great story

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