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By: Cassie Pike, Katy Weitz
Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
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Cassie was only 13 when her mother died of a degenerative illness, leaving her vulnerable to sexual predators in the Halifax area who had been grooming her since the age of 11. She fell through the net of the care system and reached out for friendship, only to be consumed by an escalating spiral of abuse.

This harrowing and truly shocking story captures in vivid detail how gangs of men were able to ply a child with drink and drugs, then rape her and pass her around their associates with no one seemingly able to step in and prevent it. Cassie was lost in a world of appalling degradation for years before a local policeman and caring social worker became instrumental in helping her to escape and rebuild her life.

In 2016, the largest case of child sexual exploitation ever brought to trial at that time in the UK resulted in the conviction of 17 men. Since Cassie's abusers were jailed, child safeguarding policies have improved so that vulnerable children like Cassie should never again fall through the net and become prey.

©2019 Cassie Pike and Katy Weitz (P)2019 Bonnier Books UK True Crime Exciting Inspiring Scary Thought-Provoking Heartfelt
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Another story on the failures of a system that is outdated and not fit for purpose! When are we going to have a reform of social services. This poor girl could have had a very different life, had the service that are the to protect her done their job properly. I wish Cassie and her family the happily ever after they deserve.

Heart wrenching

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what an unbelievable story, so sad that anyone should have to go through this. Cassie you are so strong and amaze me. so proud of you x

so strong

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If you like books of the harsh realities of our time, with brilliant narration, and hard-hitting writing, read this! This lady is one of the bravest authors I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Sometimes, we forget about other people in society, we go about our daily lives and don’t look around us at what’s going on, if you can, please do, because if someone had this young girl may have been saved from the harm that she encountered for four or more years of her life.When I was a young girl, I encountered a very similar situation, the difference between me and this author, is that I had two loving parents and when I explained what happened, they called the police. The man was immediately stopped in his tracks, and, his taxi drivers license removed, giving a warning I believe, to other people in the community not to try that one again! Yes, I was intimidated by his friends and family, yes, so were my friends, ultimately it was the love and support of my parents friends and the belief the authorities had inme that got me through. Had I had a different lifestyle and family, I could very easily have been where Cassie found herself.

Written by a brave lady about a scared and neglected child, this book is difficult to listen to.

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This is such a sad and devastating story. But it's very well written and I'm so glad the writer is opening people's eyes to the nasty things that go on behind closed doors.
Thank you ever so much for sharing your story even as hard as it was for you.

very sad but very well written

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shows how easy our children can be manipulated , my heart goes out to you and I'm so glad you got justice as you say these men are still out there right under our noses and it terrifies me how vulnerable our children are. our children are the most precious gift and they rely on the adults around them to help them feel safe.
Well done for sticking at it.
I could go on and on .
The narrator was easy on the ears to listen to.
A heartbreaking listen but couldn't stop listening as I needed to hear your journey till the end.
it's great you got your story out into the world and hopefully it opens people's eyes so we keep our children safe.

heartbreaking and eye opening .

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