Finding Stevie is a dark and poignant true story that highlights the dangers lurking online.When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy an experienced foster carer that Stevie 14 is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up.Stevie together with his younger brother and sister have been brought up by their grandparents as their mother is in prison. But the grandparents can no longer cope with Stevie’s behaviour so they place him in care.Stevie is exploring his gender identity and like many young people he spends time online. Cathy warns him about the dangers of talking to strangers online and advises him how to stay safe. When his younger siblings tell their grandmother that they have a secret they can’t tell Cathy is worried. However nothing could have prepared her for the truth when Stevie finally breaks down and confesses what he’s done.Cathy Glass the bestselling author continues to explore the complexities of adolescence and fostering in her latest Sunday Times bestselling book Finding Stevie. The memoirs of Stevie's life personal relationships and his journey of self-discovery in terms of gender identity are a testament to the author's ability to delve into the heart of family dynamics and stages of personal growth.For fans of Maggie Hartley (Nobody Loves Me) Ann Cusack (Groomed by a Gang) Joe Cusack (Abandoned) Linda Watson-Brown (Trapped) and Veronica Clark (Deep Deception).
Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was ... more
