Mummy's Little Girl

The title is a little misleading. No, this isn't a book about cuddly, mushy mother-daughter love. This book is haunting, and all about the anguish one little girl had to go through.

Dani was abandoned at birth, to be picked up by her foster family. After the death of her foster father, her mother treats her viciously and tyrannically. When a social worker comes by, she sees the bruises on Dani's face and takes her away immediately. Displeased by the children's home she has to go to, Dani runs away to a dark street corner. She meets a man with a deep Scottish accent who offers to help her. But what she doesn't know, is that he's going to scar her innocent soul forever.... but somewhere out there, there is a woman, frantically looking for her.

I must've read this book over a thousand times, and every time I read it, I feel goosebumps on my arms. I mean... how can a girl, about my age, be treated like that? When we're here complaining and whining.... Dani's suffering and despairing. This book might have even changed the way I live my life, made me take a new path. I almost wanted to hug Dani at some parts and assure her it was all going to be okay.

Who would I recommend this to? People who like emotional books that confront all human fears. If you tend to break down at the mention of cruelty... you better not read this book. But in my opinion, it's breath-taking, and if you want to challenge yourself, go ahead and read it.