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A Child Called It / The Lost Boy
A Child Called It / The Lost Boy
Author: Dave Pelzer
2 complete books in 1 volume "A Child Called "It" chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. "The Lost Boy"....never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear.
ISBN-13: 9780739400616
ISBN-10: 0739400614
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 294
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 111 ratings
Publisher: Health Communications
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on + 46 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Be prepared-first book is very graphic. Is written from the view of the child, and when you pass on to the next book, there are some continuity issues- most notably a "run away" attempt that was never mentioned in book one. Book two expands into decribing not only the physical abuse, but the mental abuse and manipulation as well.

Throughout the books, I couldn't help but wonder "why" and found myself searching for a neat little diagnosis that today's society would have readily handy to explain the adults behavior, but it just doesn't come to the point of helping you understand.

Generally, an excellent telling of mental illness and child abuse, told from the primary victim, with no apologies. I had wanted to start this series since I first saw it at Target, and was lucky enough to come across this double book option at the local Goodwill.
casey-sue avatar reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book will stay with you! I read this book in middle school and again in college. The things that Dave Pelzer goes through is astounding. The books are graphic, but in order for you to see the suffering of this small child, I feel it is needed. Prepare yourself to feel upset and angry and love all at the same time. This is such a moving book.
Leah212 avatar reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on
Helpful Score: 1
A hard but, eye opening book about the state of Social Services and one boy/man's experience. It's sad to think that so many people failed Mr. Pelzer before he was finally rescued.
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ffjulius avatar reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on
Sad but true story a tear-jerker.
lovetoread137 avatar reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on + 5 more book reviews
I could not put this book down. I cannot imagine a mother doing what this mother did. It opens your eyes to reality.
reviewed A Child Called It / The Lost Boy on + 3 more book reviews
Love it. Unbelievable what this child went through and survived to become what he is today.


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