The lost boy: a foster child's search for the love of a family
Biography, Social issues
Automated braille
Summary
Dave Pelzer describes his life in foster care. He moves through five different homes and describes his heart-rending encounters with other foster parents and children, some of whom resent his presence, some of whom help him. Through it all he… is pursued by his mother. Eventually he finds a life for himself, having come to terms with the terrible things inflicted on him. Sequel to "A child called "it"" (EB68906), followed by "A man named Dave" (EB69090). Some strong language and descriptions of violence. 2000.