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Comes Trouble by Dianne Bates (Dragon Tales
Publishing) PB RRP $14.95 ISBN: 9780992523961
Reviewed by Jade Harmer
In Here
Comes Trouble, Dianne Bates draws from her real-life experiences as a
foster carer to share the plight of nine-year old protagonist, Sam.
All but written off as a trouble-maker
by adults and peers alike, the future for Sam looks bleak. He battles
loneliness, boredom, sometimes even hunger, all the while yearning for the love
and affection of his parents who are busy fighting their own all-consuming
battle, drug addiction.
Sam and his siblings stumble through
life from day-to-day, and despite Sam’s best intentions, he more often than not
finds himself in situations that live up to his ‘trouble-maker’ image. A chance meeting with foster carers who
live nearby ultimately leads Sam and his siblings to the understanding and
unconditional love they deserve.
This story is a pleasure to read,
tackling tough and confronting issues in a sensitive, caring way. Bates never
judges Sam or his family, but builds empathy for their situation and gives
insight into the enormous impact the simplest acts of kindness can have on a
child’s future.
A new-found sense of belonging and
self-worth means the world for Sam, and allows those around him to discover
just how much he has to offer in return.
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