The title of my book is The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer who has also written A Child Called It. The Lost
Boy is the sequel to A Child Called
It, explaining more about his devastating childhood. Dave was treated
differently than how his brothers were. Teachers, students and those he thought
were his friends all had curiosity about the bruises he had and rips in his
clothes. The theme of this book is to never be scared to stand up for yourself
when you’re in danger or being harmed.
This
story is about a young boy who gets tortured by his mother. She does things to
him that most of us could never imagine. Alcohol has a lot to do with his
mother’s actions. The brothers never got treated like that or forced to do
things. Dave always asked himself “Why me?”
The
main characters in this story are Dave, his mother, father, brothers, foster
families and people who helped him through his terrible journey. Dave faces the
conflict of fear from his mother who is very intimidating and wondering when
his life will be normal.
“I
tried to look at the judge. I swallowed hard once more before I started to
deliver my rehearsed line about how I had lied and that I had indeed caused all
the problems at home and that Mother had never abused me. From the corner of my
right eye I could see Mother’s eyes locked on to me” (Pelzer 71).
This
quote shows that he wants to save his mother from being in trouble even though
she’s hurt him in the worst ways. The fear his mother puts on him is very
strong.
I
absolutely loved this book because it actually happened and it shows that no
matter what you’re put through, you can get out of it. I encourage everyone to
read The Lost Boy and A Child Called It. They teach life lessons
about kids who struggle to grow up and they show how much you’re difference in
someone’s life can mean.
Book Review by Jaylen F.
