It's About a Boy who tries to find his way in foster care. He has to get to know the various foster families he lives with, plus new schools and areas. Also he has to learn to modify his behaviour and move on from his troubled and abusive family.
The theme of "The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer revolves around survival, resilience, and the impact of childhood trauma on one's identity and relationships. It explores the journey of overcoming abuse, finding one's self-worth, and ultimately, the importance of healing and forgiveness.
250 pages. Here are all the product details * Paperback:250 pages * Publisher: HCI; Revised edition (August 1, 1997) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1558745157 * ISBN-13: 978-1558745155 * Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.9 inches * Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Actually, misery lit isn't a genre. The genre of this story is a memoir/Autobiography.
December 29, 1960
Autobiography
Dave Pelzer
"The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer is an autobiography. It is the sequel to his first book, "A Child Called 'It'," which also falls under the autobiography genre.
In "The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer, the main antagonist is the boy's mother, Catherine Roerva Christen Pelzer. She is portrayed as emotionally and physically abusive towards her son, David, making his life incredibly difficult and causing him immense suffering.
An Angle Named Ms. Gold
he is at the jail continet with the chapters of 269 pages
David Mother Probation officer Mrs. Angel
A child called "It", The Lost Boy and A Man named Dave, are three of Dave Pelzer's books. His brother Richard also has a book out called, A Brothers Journey. Very powerful stories, well worth reading. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED
i don't really care now go f*** yourself :D
Robert Pelzer was Dave (or David) Pelzer's brother. After Dave was rescued, Robert was tortured by their emotional unstable, drunk mother. Robert has a book about his abuse called "A Brother's Journey"
In the book "The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer, on March 5, 1973, Dave was removed from his abusive mother's care by Child Protective Services and placed into foster care. This event marked a turning point in his life, as he began to navigate a new chapter away from the abuse and neglect he endured.
The "Lost Boy" by Pelzer is non-fiction, the second in a trilogy about his own life. The "Lost Boy" by Wolfe is fiction about a North Carolina family that loses their son Grover to typhoid fever. The "Lost Boy" by Jane is science fiction, the sixth in a series called the "Sarah Jane Adventures."
Ms. Gold is a character in the novel "The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer. She is a compassionate and caring foster mother who provides love and stability to the main character, Dave, who is a boy struggling with the effects of child abuse. Ms. Gold plays a significant role in helping Dave heal from his traumatic past.