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'If you say anything to your mother, I'll tell her it was your brother. And then he'll be locked away in prison forever because of you.'
Zara's stepfather, Hassan, mercilessly bullied her brother and sister. But at just seven years old Zara knew she could never tell anyone about what Hassan was doing to her.
For the next nine years, she kept the terrible secret, until eventually she found the courage to fight back. But was she too late to save the people she loved?
Secret Evil is the moving and inspirational true story of a little girl who tried to protect her family against the evil that pervaded their lives.
'If you say anything to your mother, I'll tell her it was your brother. And then he'll be locked away in prison forever because of you.'
Zara's stepfather, Hassan, mercilessly bullied her brother and sister. But at just seven years old Zara knew she could never tell anyone about what Hassan was ...
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Jennifer Mauboules
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February 9, 2015
It's a terrible thing children are subjected to in many forms of abuse. There should be a program in the school system or places of child care that these abused children could be educated and furthermore feel safe telling what it is their little souls are experiencing. This was a heart wrenching story and was glad she was able to overcome the life she was forced to live.
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Yona Lindsay
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January 11, 2020
This book is amazing. So very good. One of the best books I have read this year.
Sarah
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January 10, 2026
Great book, although difficult to read. what this poor girl went through is horrendous.
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Zara Gill is 31 years old and is happily married with a child.
Zara Gill is 31 years old and is happily married with a child.
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