How many books has Maggie Hartley written?

Maggie Hartley has written 34 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2027.

What is the first book in each Maggie Hartley series?

Here are the first books in Maggie Hartley's series: Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story: A Family For Christmas; Non-Fiction: Please Don't Take Mummy Away.

What order should I read Maggie Hartley's books?

We recommend reading Maggie Hartley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Maggie Hartley still writing new books?

Yes, Maggie Hartley has 2 ongoing series: Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story, Non-Fiction.

Maggie Hartley Reading Order

2 series · 34 books

Non-Fiction Young Adult

Maggie Hartley draws on her extensive background as a foster carer to create compelling narratives about child welfare and family dynamics. Her work spans both intimate memoir-style accounts of real foster care cases and young adult fiction exploring the experiences of children in the system. Through nearly three decades of hands-on caregiving experience, Hartley brings authentic insight to stories that illuminate the emotional journeys of vulnerable young people and the transformative power of stable, nurturing homes.

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Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story Series

Ongoing

30 books (2016–2026)

Maggie Hartley's Foster Carer Story is an ongoing nonfiction series comprising 27 books published between 2016 and 2026, told from the perspective of an experienced foster carer. The series documents real cases and experiences from Hartley's work caring for vulnerable children, each book exploring different circumstances and challenges these young people face. Readers should begin with A Family For Christmas and follow the books in publication order to experience Hartley's evolving insights and the various foster care situations she has encountered throughout her career.

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1	A Family For Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Ghost Girl 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Little Ghost Girl 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tiny Prisoners 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Girl No One Wanted 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Girl No One Wanted / Too Little Too Late 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Too Young to be a Mum 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Who Will Love Me Now? 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Battered, Broken, Healed 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Denied a Mummy 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Is It My Fault Mummy? 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Sold To Be A Wife 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Too Scared To Cry 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	A Desperate Cry for Help 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Daddy's Little Soldier 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Please Don't Take My Sisters 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Not To Blame 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	A Sister's Shame 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Exploited 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Groomed to be a Bride 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Lost Boy 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Behind Closed Doors 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Please Give My Baby Back 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Nobody Loves Me 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Where's My Mummy 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	A Sister for Christmas 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Will You Help Me? 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Don't Leave Me Here 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	My Brother's Secret 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Please Don't Hurt Me 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024–2027)

Maggie Hartley's non-fiction series for young adults consists of two published books as of 2025, with more to follow. Begin with Please Don't Take Mummy Away and continue in publication order to experience the series as intended. The ongoing collection explores real stories relevant to teen readers through Hartley's established non-fiction perspective.

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