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Skylark Child Abuse True Stories #4
Grandad's Funeral: A Heartbreaking True Story of Child Abuse, Betrayal and Revenge
When eleven-year-old Emily is sent to stay with her grandparents in Wales for the summer holidays, she thinks it's all going to be one big adventure.
But Emily's grandad, the undisputed head of the family, the most respected man in town, has a dark and wicked side. And her life is about to take a terrifying turn.
When she returns home, Emily is too afraid to tell her parents the truth about her Grandad. And not wanting to upset her family, she carries with her the secret of what happened that summer for many years.
But finally, Emily gets the chance to take her revenge...
Kate Skylark is an author and abuse survivor. She is commited to helping other victims to lead successful and happy lives, despite their unhappy childhoods. In this book series, Kate helps others find the strength to tell their own stories, to find comfort and resolution, to be heard and believed, sometimes for the first time ever.
For every book sold or borrowed, a donation will be made to the NSPCC
WARNING: This book is based upon a true account of child abuse, and as such contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.
But Emily's grandad, the undisputed head of the family, the most respected man in town, has a dark and wicked side. And her life is about to take a terrifying turn.
When she returns home, Emily is too afraid to tell her parents the truth about her Grandad. And not wanting to upset her family, she carries with her the secret of what happened that summer for many years.
But finally, Emily gets the chance to take her revenge...
Kate Skylark is an author and abuse survivor. She is commited to helping other victims to lead successful and happy lives, despite their unhappy childhoods. In this book series, Kate helps others find the strength to tell their own stories, to find comfort and resolution, to be heard and believed, sometimes for the first time ever.
For every book sold or borrowed, a donation will be made to the NSPCC
WARNING: This book is based upon a true account of child abuse, and as such contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.
134 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2016
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February 25, 2018
Shocking
A very upsetting book to read, no child should have to go through this!!! Family should be something special not something to be ashamed of
A very upsetting book to read, no child should have to go through this!!! Family should be something special not something to be ashamed of
December 31, 2020
Grandma's Funeral
I just finished the last of the K. Digital books .All 5 of them were 5 stars. Her and the Kat Ward series 1-7 were the stories that kept my attention the most.Real page turners and I do read lots of other genres like thrillers,true crime etc.,but for those of you that did find the Keri series...( I don't want to say enjoyable because child abuse is horrendous and these stories were very hard to read at times) I will say "interesting" and "page turners" then these are for you. Its amazing that these children survived the lives they did and became who they are even though it happened.Anyone who loves Maggie Hartley will also love these books She has a similar writing style.
I just finished the last of the K. Digital books .All 5 of them were 5 stars. Her and the Kat Ward series 1-7 were the stories that kept my attention the most.Real page turners and I do read lots of other genres like thrillers,true crime etc.,but for those of you that did find the Keri series...( I don't want to say enjoyable because child abuse is horrendous and these stories were very hard to read at times) I will say "interesting" and "page turners" then these are for you. Its amazing that these children survived the lives they did and became who they are even though it happened.Anyone who loves Maggie Hartley will also love these books She has a similar writing style.
July 1, 2017
Family Shame
I was very moved by this story. A grandfather to do this to a child, especially his granddaughter, is obscene. It is true that you can't tell a pedophile by looking at them. Most people think that it is lower class men that behave like this, but it runs throughout society. By telling the story of her ordeal, it could help others to get help if it is happening to someone they know.
I was very moved by this story. A grandfather to do this to a child, especially his granddaughter, is obscene. It is true that you can't tell a pedophile by looking at them. Most people think that it is lower class men that behave like this, but it runs throughout society. By telling the story of her ordeal, it could help others to get help if it is happening to someone they know.
September 7, 2025
Emily's story has broken my heart thinking she was going to stay with grandparents who loved her while her new baby brother and mum were recovering.Emilys parents loved her dearly they believed Emily was in safe hands only her grandfather was sexually assaulting her. later on we learn he did the same to his 2 daughters.Emily and her 2 aunties have a close and strong relationship Emily's dad felt guilty of what Emily went through he was blaming himself.im glad Emily got support
July 3, 2017
Spoiler alert! Sad story, but at least there was some satisfaction for the victim at the end. Unfortunate that the child kept it a secret for so long, and the grandfather was never confronted and charged.
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November 4, 2019
Sad but ultimately uplifting
Emily, like many many abuse survivors kept it to herself for years. Her cathartic moment was almost lost, but the story came out in the end, to reveal her abuser for what he was, totally evil.
Emily, like many many abuse survivors kept it to herself for years. Her cathartic moment was almost lost, but the story came out in the end, to reveal her abuser for what he was, totally evil.
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September 8, 2020Excellent
Thank you for sharing this , you are very courageous to put to words this traumatic experience. The more these stories are told the easier it will be to eventually put a stop to this kind of abuse.
Thank you for sharing this , you are very courageous to put to words this traumatic experience. The more these stories are told the easier it will be to eventually put a stop to this kind of abuse.
December 25, 2025
My heart is so broken
This would be an absolute nightmare…to think that stupid old lady could let her children and her granddaughter be raped by this monster… it had a perfect ending though.
This would be an absolute nightmare…to think that stupid old lady could let her children and her granddaughter be raped by this monster… it had a perfect ending though.
February 11, 2018
Captivating - not for the faint of heart but good reference for those who have suffered abuse or are trying to understand the ramifications of abuse
October 15, 2018
Heartrending
How awful for a child so young to go through such a degrading time. Especially knowing her grand knew everything and did nothing....
How awful for a child so young to go through such a degrading time. Especially knowing her grand knew everything and did nothing....
January 29, 2019
Very sad book
I couldn’t put it down . Read it in one night what all three girl went through I can’t imagine
I couldn’t put it down . Read it in one night what all three girl went through I can’t imagine
March 3, 2019
Heart breaking story
I actually let out a big cheer when the horrible excuse for a man was outed and that awful grandmother was shamed
I actually let out a big cheer when the horrible excuse for a man was outed and that awful grandmother was shamed
July 12, 2019
Yet another emotional book from Kate Skylark. How any body can stand by and let abuse knowingly happen is beyond comprehension.
September 8, 2019
Emotional story,
June 8, 2021
For a short story this was still a detailed read.
March 21, 2022
Enjoyed enormously
So intense that I found myself in tears occasionally the end of this book was so great that the author got herself into a good place
So intense that I found myself in tears occasionally the end of this book was so great that the author got herself into a good place
March 22, 2023
Heartbreaking.
October 29, 2023
Brilliant read
June 1, 2025
Heartbreaking
September 29, 2025
Very good
Really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down will definitely follow this author
Such a good read thank you
Really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down will definitely follow this author
Such a good read thank you
June 1, 2019
This book was so close to my heart I forgot about my past but this book was so well written my memory comes flooding but in my case it was my auntie that knew I could so hug Emily and not letting the truth out incase it hurt people great book
December 6, 2016
Truly harrowing
This is a true honest account of Emily's childhood she is a very brave lady who finally admitted at the right time what awful abuse her grandad did to her.
This is a true honest account of Emily's childhood she is a very brave lady who finally admitted at the right time what awful abuse her grandad did to her.
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