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"Winter 1970, Daly City, California--I'm alone. I'm hungry and I'm shivering in the dark. I sit on the top of my hands at the bottom of the stairs in the garage. My head is tilted backward. My hands became numb hours ago. My neck and shoulder muscles begin to throb. But that's nothing new--I've learned to turn off the pain. I'm Mother's prisoner."In The Lost Boy, the sequel to Dave Pelzer's bestselling A Child Called It, Dave recounts the final days with his "family" before the intervention of a schoolteacher led to his being removed from hell and taken into foster care. As Pelzer explains, A Child Called It was told from the perspective of a child aged from 4 to 12; The Lost Boy recounts his years from 12 to 18. The earlier account documents the extraordinary, painful and moving story of this young boy's "lifeless" existence with his alcoholic, abusive mother and a father who was so cowed by his sadistic wife that he could not help his son. Like its predecessor, Pelzer's account of his adolescant years is no easy read, as he takes us through the mixed, mixed-up world of the US care system, relentlessly pursued by his mother, to a final peace of sorts with a caring series of foster parents. An important, raw and exposing book, the Lost Boy's message is, as Pelzer quotes, that "it takes a community to save a child". --Kate Weaver
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Dave Pelzer's sequel to million-copy bestseller A CHILD CALLED 'IT'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is yet another fabulous book from Dave Pelzer. I read his first book 'a child called it' and had to read the follow up which in my opinion is better, although less horrific than the first. This is definitely a book to read if you liked the first. It shows the courage and bravery of a teenager who has gone through the worst childhood a person could not even imagine going through. I say 'BUY IT'
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read 'A Child Called It' in just one sitting I was eager to progress on to the second of Dave Peltzer's trilogy. And yet again, upon finishing 'The Lost Boy' was left with mixed feelings. I found Dave Peltzer's use of child-like style and diction slightly grating and the Americanisms (of course, to be expected) often irritating. Also, the lack of structure which was so apparent in 'A Child Called It' is present again, particularly in beginning of the novel which takes us back to Peltzer living in the family home. Yet in spite of the fact that Peltzer is not a great writer, 'The Lost Boy' is still completely addictive. Shining through the poor structure and repetition is Peltzer's ability to tell a story with heartfelt honesty. This book made me cry much more than the first and I was impressed that 'The Lost Boy' is so much more than Peltzer dragging out his story. There is a point to this novel after all. I cannot wait to read the final part of the trilogy - all the negative qualities cannot deflect the amazing strength and determination of Peltzer. It is not enough that he adjusted to living a normal life - he goes on to achieve things that most of us can only dream of. He is to be congratulated once again. Is there anything this man cannot do?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In order to read "Lost Boy" you must also read "A Child Called It" first. Within the context of the two books you will read about the harrowing ordeals this child went through, the unsurmountable spirit he held with in himself to endure such devastation and the inspiration of getting beyond the pain. David pelzer deserves all the kudo's imaginable for his work. As well as respect for his courage and determination.
Along with david Pelzer's works, I also recommend Nightmares Echo by Katlyn Stewart and A Paper Life by Tatum O'Neil
Along with david Pelzer's works, I also recommend Nightmares Echo by Katlyn Stewart and A Paper Life by Tatum O'Neil
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my review
I was very hapy with this product. It came in perfect condiditon and I cannot wait to read it. Would reccomend to anyone.
Published 6 months ago by Danielle
I love the following on form the first book.
I think the book did well and complemented the first book even more. I love both the books that much i am going to buy the third.
Published 7 months ago by Abbie-Leigh Alderson
A book that shows great courrage
I have read the whole series of Dave Pelzers books. They are all well written and it is the most compelling reads I ever have read. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Laila Bevan
The lost boy
This book is a second part of the story. It's really touching, however not as touching as first story A child called it. I trully recommend all 4 parts:)
Published 14 months ago by klamenka1
Different...
I picked up the book in store and turned to a random page in the middle, and found myself reading about 10 pages before realising I should buy the book and start it from... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Buddy Ben
Good Book
This is a great book to read. Very sad what happened to the child however it is greatly written and holds the suspense making you want to read on, I would recommend this book to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr A. Gillespie
Love this book
This book is really great. It is hard to read how much trouble dave has gone though. But once you start reading it the book is hard to put down. Great book. love it
Published 19 months ago by Maria Saunders
Brilliant
The second part of an amazing trilogy and an amazing story of survival and determination. Dave Pelzer is able to describe his life story in a really powerful way. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A customer
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Bought as a set. Arrived together saving postage and all were in great condition.
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Mairead Harbinson
Dave Pelzer
I read this book some years ago and because its so harrowing am not sure I could read it again now. My sister wanted a copy so I bought it for her. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2009 by Ms. M. M. L. Packwood
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