What readers think of The Lost Boy, plus links to write your own review.

Heidi Harris
I'm 16 years old and I just got done reading A Child Called "IT" and The Lost Boy. I hate to read and usually it will take me at least a good week to finish a book. When I got A Child Called "IT" I was finished by the next day, I couldn't put it down. Dave Pelzer is a very brave man. I told my family about the book and they all want to read it. My aunt wants to by the trilogy set and so do I, once I get the money to I definitely will. Some parts of A Child Called "IT" made me cringe to think that kids actually have to live like that. I didn't know how well I had it until I read these books, they really make you think. I would suggest these books of Dave Pelzer to anyone and everyone. Take the time to see what's really happening behind some of those closed doors of families that could be your neighbors. Everyone should read these books. I look forward to reading A Man Named Dave as it is checked out right now and will soon be rented out to my name. Soon I will have the trilogy set to call my own and will loan them to anyone I feel needs to see how good they have it in life. Thank you Dave Pelzer for making me realize how some people live and how good I have it to live with both my natural mother and father. Love always, Heidi Harris of Dayton, Ohio

Santiago
Absolutely heart-wrenching. I could not put this book down. I felt that David was writing this story just for me. I felt that he wanted me to think about my life and the horrible things that I also went through as a child. I cant fathom the things that David's "mother" did to him. How could ANYONE in their right minds let themselves become a monster like she did? While reading this book, I just wanted to hunt his mother down and give her a taste of her own medicine. Does she have a soul. What does she think about Dave now? I'm am glad he was able to move on and make a great life for himself.

Anna
First of all I would like to say that Dave Pelzer is the most inspirational man I have ever heard of. Under the worst circumstances he came out on top. He is an inspiration to all that have been abused that it is ok and that you will make it you just have to be strong, and don't feel ashamed to tell anyone. Any child that is getting abused deserves to get helped. I would do anything to meet Dave Pelzer and to tell him how much he has affected my life, and how he has helped me get out! This is the best book I have ever read in my entire life!

Elizabeth
When I was in reading I needed something to read so I went to my teacher and asked for a book and she gave me "A Child Called It." When I started reading it I could not read any more of it because I thought some one made this up and How could any body be so sick to make this up and think about doing that to a child? Until my teacher told me it was a true story so I started reading it again. It was hard not to cry over all the abuse David was getting because at that time he probably needed love and care but he parents were not there for him.

Lorraine
I read this book over two day's about five hours as I could not put it down. All the way through the book I could not understand how David survived his mothers abuse. I recommend A Child Called 'It' to everyone.

Josephine
This book presents the amazing courage of a young boy who'd survived thru his turbulent childhood period. Reading thru the last chapter of this book has been one very difficult ordeal as it brought back much pain of my own childhood although the experiences could not be compared to the pain/hurt that had been inflicted on the young Dave. In this respect, I'd want to applaud Dave Pelzer for his tremendous inner courage during his tender age as well as his courage to tell and let the whole world knows about his story.

Milanie Laigo
When I was reading his book I felt bad for him and at times I look back of the things that happened in my life. And reading his book makes me feel guilty, of me feeling bad about my family, and at times I forget to thank my parents for all the things they've done for me, for all the sacrifices and reading his book makes me realize how lucky I am having a family like mine. After reading his book I've learn how to appreciate the things that was given to me and how proud I am of my family.

Meagan
I read all of Dave Pelzer books but this one was most affective. as a foster child I under stand how it is and what a struggle it is to feel wanted but yet still go on with your life. it was the best book I have ever read