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The Privilege of Youth by Dave Pelzer

The Privilege of Youth

A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship

by Dave Pelzer
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  • First Published:
  • Jan 5, 2004, 288 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Jan 2005, 240 pages
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lora davis

never give up! think of the best and fight the rest. be brave and tell an adult that cares for you and whom you trust.
Ashley

This book was Awsome!! it was told from the heart! i can tell! it was like 1 of the best books ive ever read! its made me cry!! all the books made me cry!! U r a great author and u will always be my favort
Terra

This book is not like it say that it is. It is boring and whack.
molly

this book doens't even compare to A child called 'It'...i was throughly disappointed with it!

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