Foster mother and bestselling author Louise Allen has released the 13th instalment of her Thrown Away Children series, titled Diego's Story. The book, published by Mirror Books, is now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.
About Louise Allen
Louise Allen is a Sunday Times bestselling author and a passionate campaigner for children in the care system. Having endured a traumatic childhood herself with abusive foster parents in the 1970s, she now dedicates her life to fostering children and advocating for their rights. Happily married with her own children, she provides both short-term and long-term foster care.
The Thrown Away Children Series
Her bestselling series, Thrown Away Children, tells the real-life stories of the children she has fostered, with names and details changed to protect identities. The books highlight the often heartbreaking pasts of these children and the hope for a better future.
Diego's Story
The latest book follows 14-year-old Diego, who lives in desperate poverty with his siblings. With an absent father and an alcoholic mother, Diego becomes a target for County Lines gang members. He is entrapped, abused, and witnesses terrible crimes before escaping a murder scene. Foster carer Louise Allen steps in to help him overcome his disturbing past and find safety. The story explores whether Diego can finally feel safe and what happens when the gang comes looking for him.
Louise Allen also founded the charity Spark Sisterhood, which supports girls in and leaving care with employment pathways and mentoring.
Thrown Away Children: Diego's Story is available on Amazon.
