Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground "bump" would release a rage frightening to behold. The school year that followed would prove to be one of the most trying, perplexing, and ultimately rewarding of Torey's career, as she struggled to reach a silent child in obvious pain. It would be a strenuous journey beset by seemingly insurmountable obstacles and darkened by truly terrible revelations -- yet encouraged by sometimes small, sometimes dazzling breakthroughs -- as a dedicated teacher remained committed to helping a "hopeless" girl, and patiently and lovingly leading her toward the light of a new day. A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination never to abandon a child in need -- from the internationally bestselling author of One Child.

Just started reading the book, can't put it down already! Swapped a book at Hat Tricks Lodge with another backpacker and got this great read, my Mums read it too and loved it, now its with me in Invercargill until I finish it then pass it on....

CAUGHT IN MOTUEKA SOUTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND

Such a lovely story, could not put it down for wanting to see how it all turned out in the end. Caught in Motueka at Hat Trick Lodge, is now with me at uni in Christchurch!