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A Child Called It

One Child's Courage to Survive

by Dave Pelzer

A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer X
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
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    Oct 1999, 184 pages

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    Oct 1995, 184 pages

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Monica Chavez (03/21/09)

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I think this story is very sad. His mother was very abusive and well I think she should have gone to prison for intended murder.I recommend this book because its a very good story to read. Especially if you are a person like me that gets bored very easily.
Emily-Rose Astley (03/18/09)

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As a 11 year old I think this book is very good and on the other hand it is also upsetting because it makes you realise what and how people can be so mean and cruel to their children. When I read it I feel so sorry for Dave Pelzer for what he has been through in his childhood.
Anthony McDonald (03/09/09)

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This book was very inspirational but yet touching at the same time. It made you feel for the kids who's families are not well put together. You get a sick feeling to know that there are people who treat their children like dirt.

The whole book had me ever since the very start. I don't read that often but this book held my interest. So I give this book 5 rating.
Tony McDonald (03/09/09)

Best Book of the Millenium
Have you ever read a book that made not want to put it down. No, well you should read this. It keeps you from setting it dpwn because you want to see what will happen next.

Best Book Of The Millenium!
Deseray (03/01/09)

Wow
I went to the book section in K-mart while my parents did their shopping and I found this book. I started reading it and just wow. I couldn't believe what I was reading. I just started crying in the store and my parents couldn't figure out why. This is probably the most amazing book I have read in my life. It just makes me cry every time I even think about it. EVERYONE deserves to be treated like a human. Nobody deserves to be called an it or be abused or raped or anything. Its just WRONG.
katelynn marie sutton (02/04/09)

FANTASTIC!!!
This book is fantastic. I love it. I've never read a book more heart wrenching, yet I still wanted more. I cried and I smiled. I was glad for him. It's a shock he is as...well, as normal as he is now...
dino (12/16/08)

AMAZING:
This book is amazing! My friend brought this book to school for me called a Child Called It. I though i would read it. When I started I couldn't put it down all class, I would just read it. People liked me to read it out loud because they couldn't believe what Dave had gone through. He is courageous and unbelievable and the pain was real! I have recommended it to tons and they have all got themselves a copy. Thanks for taking the time and putting your life on paper!
Beth hunt (12/16/08)

Change Through A Book
I loved it. It was one of the most heartbreaking, insightful books I've ever read! The story of Dave kept me captivated form the first page to the last word of the last page. I recommend it to anybody looking for a good book of some inspiration.

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