Little Girl Lost: The true story of a broken child

by Mia Marconi

The fourth in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.

Kira first came to foster carer Mia Marconi’s home on respite care when she was three. She had suffered an unimaginable amount of abuse in her short life. Although she couldn’t tie her shoe laces, she could smash a room to pieces; she fought against everything like a wild cat.

At the age of five Kira moved permanently to live with Mia and her family, but by the time she was nine years old the whole family was at breaking point.

Mia is the kind of person who won’t give in and believes she can always change things for the better, but try as she might she can’t change Kira. So after six years, with a very heavy heart, she is forced to question whether she can really help this lost and damaged child.

Raw, shocking and honest, this short story will shed new light on the role of foster carers, revealing the kind of heartbreaking real life situations carers like Mia Marconi are confronted with every day.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2015

Reviews

[Rachael Buchanan]

I am still reading Little Girl Lost and I love it. Yes it is a sad story but it speaks truth. While I'm reading about Kia's life my heart aches. I can not comprehend how anyone could not love their child. Unfortunately Kia struggles with trusting people because of her past. It seems like she will always struggle.

[Ruby Tuesday · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all of Mia Marconi's short stories about being a Foster Carer and would liken her books to those written by the likes of Cathy Glass, Rosie Lewis and Casey Watson. I've enjoyed all of Mia's books but for me this one is worthy of five stars as I can see how dramatically the authors writing has improved since her first book. The story of Kira is heartbreaking and like most books of this genre you are left in awe of these people who open up their homes to some of the most troubled, abused and disadvantaged children and try to make a difference. So far all of Mia's books have been short stories but I think it's now time for a full length book. Loved it.

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saddening.

A sad tale of hurt, difficulties and pain but with a somewhat happy ending. Good on Mia for not giving up and for fighting against labels as people still try to categorise everyone they donr know what to do with into boxes. Really highlighted the sad state of affairs in caring and overworked state of social services.

[Dayna Ball · Rating 4 out of 5]

I personally loved this book, I love the short stories that get to the point. I love how they portrayed the ADHD in this but then looked at it from another view.

[Maggie61 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick little read but really is thought provoking and has an impact.
I have such admiration for foster parents and this woman is in it for the right reasons. The endless patience and unconditional love that she and her family extended to Kira for years is remarkable.
My heart broke several times for this "broken" child. What she went through in her first years is devastating. I don't understand how people can treat children so terribly; it scars them forever no matter where they end up, how much therapy they have or how many years go by. It is so fortunate that there are some foster parents out there, like Mia, who will put up with all the trials that child brings and just love them.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice quick read - and this author has done a few books based on kids that she has fostered. But ... While I enjoyed the story I just didn't feel the empathy for the girl that one should like to feel.I think it may be because of the authors style of writing. not sure. a nice story that shows how badly foster people are needed and how they work to love these children. Pulls no punches - but does finish rather abruptly and has no "closure" Good read though