Bibliograph

The lost boy, a foster child's search for the love of a family, Dave Pelzer

Type

Label

The lost boy, a foster child's search for the love of a family, Dave Pelzer

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Young Adult

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The lost boy

Oclc number

36977169

Responsibility statement

Dave Pelzer

Sub title

a foster child's search for the love of a family

Summary

This volume is the second installment of a trilogy of books which depict the life of the author, who as a young boy who was physically, emotionally, and psychologically abused by his obsessive mother. The book discusses Pelzer's struggling with his ability to fit in and adapt to the new environment around him as he is put into foster care. It also talks about the kindness of his foster parents and other people around him as well as his inability to brush his mother aside

Table Of Contents

The runaway -- An angel named Ms. Gold -- The trial -- New beginnings -- Adrift -- The defiant one -- Mother's love -- Estranged -- Coming around -- Break away -- Epilogue -- Perspectives on foster care -- Keynotes, workshops, and school assemblies

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