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The Lost Boy

A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family

by Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer X
The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
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    Aug 1997, 340 pages

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Krisha Patel (10/14/03)

I have read two of ur books so far, the first being the "A Child Called It" and the second "The Lost Boy", both are very well written and very touching to the heart. It's a shame that something like this really did happen in this society, yet Dave still managed to survive. They have really helped many many childrens through out this country. This book will continue to help many children through out the life.
Shelly Norris (10/14/03)

This was the most touching sad but true book. I would recommend to this anybody. I could not put the first 3 books down until I finished it all. Dave Pelzer turned out to be a great man despite everything his mother did to him.
marisol (10/12/03)

This is an incredible book. I would highly recomend reading it. I couldn't put the book down to do anything. I just was amazed by what dave would do to try to fit in. I was in shock how his mother did those things. It is unbelievable that some people actually would do that to their kids! I love this book.
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jeimt (09/18/03)

a child called it was truly a touching book i read it in one day because i couldnt put it down its such an intense book that it made me cry i belive dave pelzer is an awsome writer i truly recomend this book to everyone as for me i will read the next two book that he has .
Alyson (09/18/03)

The sequel to A Child Called It was very excellent. But the sequel to it, The Lost Boy, was not as interesting as the first. It lacked in details that the first had and it seemed like it lost it's charm. The first book is one I would have recommended to anyone, but if you are planning on reading the sequel, I wouldn't recommend it, unless you want to see the outcome.
Fatima Childs (09/09/03)

This book is one that will really make you feel what he is going through, as if you were him. This is a great book to read , and i can't wait to read "A Man Named Dave"!
Jamie (09/06/03)

I love reading the books Dave Pelzer has published. I like reading, but some books are just not even worth reading. The sequel to "A Child Called It," "The Lost Boy," was definately not one of them! I have just finished reading it and it was such a terrific book. "A Child Called It" was also a great book. Dave Pelzer's amazing will to survive was so remarable. I just don't understand why someone would be so heartless to anyone. Everytime I read his books, it brings tears to my eyes. I read the first book and just couldn't put it down! No wonder all of his books are #1 International Bestsellers. I can't wait to read "A Man Named Dave." I encourage everyone to read Dave Pelzer's 3 incerdible books.

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