I am 11, and I hardly ever cry, but when it comes to this book, I would like to amke an exception. I cried for 5 chapters, tears of joy. This book is so emotional, and now I can imagine being in a foster home back and forth, back and forth. But I am sketical about 1 thing..... His foster mom, Alice's, phone number. I am always told that a fake phone number begins with 555-. Either he forgot the number, it's california's begginning numbers in some places, or he just made that part up. Read this and his other books you will want to read.

Hi, I am 11. When I first got this book from my school librarian, she said, "I don't think you should read that," but I reluctantly ignored her,and she is clearly wrong. I read it in school, and I almost cried. The story was truely emotional, and it made me feel different about child abuse. 'A Child Called "it" ' warmed my heart and made me want to actually BUY it from my library. I strongly think you should read this, and it will change your life forever.........