McCann family to publish Madeleine book

Representatives of the parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have revealed this week that a book describing their ordeal since the disappearance of their daughter in May 2007 in the Algarve will be published next spring.

In a statement sent to The Portugal News, Kate McCann explained there were several different reasons as to why she and her husband Gerry came to the decision to write and publish a book.

“This decision has not been an easy one. Many factors needed to be given thorough and careful consideration, not least the impact of such a book on the lives of our three children. My reason for writing is simple; to give an account of the truth”, explained Mrs. McCann.

“Publishing this book has been a very difficult decision and is one that we have taken after much deliberation and with a very heavy heart. However, in the last few months with the depletion of Madeleine’s Fund, it is a decision that has virtually been taken out of our hands”, she explained, adding: “Every penny we raise through its sales will be spent on our search for Madeleine. Nothing is more important to us than finding our little girl.”

Meanwhile, Madeleine’s father Gerry said: “We are hopeful that this book may help the investigation to find Madeleine in other ways too. Our hope is that it may prompt those who have relevant information (knowingly or not) to come forward and share it with our team. Somebody holds that key piece of the jigsaw.”

Bill Scott-Kerr, Publisher at Transworld, bought the book from the Christopher Little Literary Agency for publication in the spring of 2011. All royalties will be donated directly to Madeleine’s Fund – Leaving No Stone Unturned Limited