The Lost Boy is not only a heart-felt, gripping, true account of one child's refusal to become mired in his past, but of his immense struggle to find not only a home, but binding ties of the love of a family. Following the tremendous success of Pulitzer Prize nominee A Child Called 'It', this book continues the extraordinary tale of author Dave Pelzer's childhood. The second part of a trilogy series*, The Lost Boy sets the standard as a sequel, yet stands alone as an inspirational, behind-the-scenes, unique tribute to the unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making a difference in the lives of children in peril. The Lost Boy spent over two years on the New York Times best-seller list and has profoundly influenced more than one million readers' lives. Now considered an F-Child (Foster Child), Dave is moved in and out of five different homes. In The Lost Boy, he answers questions and reveals new adventures through the compelling story of his life as an adolescent.

Throughout Dave's journey, social service personnel, educators, counselors, and foster parents give their all to ensure Dave's well-being and protection from his vindictive mother, who, at one point, wishes to have Dave committed to a mental institution. This is Dave Pelzers long-awaited sequel to A Child Called 'It'. Having been subjected to years of extreme physical and psychological suffering, Dave fights for a stable setting, but finds himself moving in and out of five different homes, while continuing the fight to cope with his past. The Lost Boy is the long-awaited sequel to A Child Called 'It,' and is the compelling story of young Dave, who is rescued from his abusive, alcoholic mother and placed in the hands of the foster care system. He is incredibly skinny due to poor nutrition, he uses rags for clothes, and his individual hygiene is terrible. of Pages: 340 Significant Characters: cents Dave Pelzer A young kid who matures in a home with a terribly violent mom. The long awaited sequel to A Child Called 'IT' Title: The Lost Kid (Based upon a true story) Author: Dave Pelzer No. A Foster Child's Search for the love of a Family.Ī New York Times Bestseller for over 4 years Dave Pelzer The Lost Boy 'The Lost Boy' is the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of a boys journey through the foster-care system in search of a family to love.

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer