What readers think of A Child Called It, plus links to write your own review.

Well...heh this book hit me in several spots. It was very emotional and it impacts you so much that it'll make you cry every time you think of how horrible that would be. Just think about how grateful we should be when we compare ourselves to David Pelzer. I am very sorry for what he has been through. Now there are a couple reasons why I gave his book a 3 rating. One he uses very simple sentences and doesn't EXPLAIN! He must explain why his mother got so angry so suddenly and why his father totally rejected him when, I am sure, he could have done so much about it. I just wish he told more and then it would one of the greatest book I would have ever read. But other than that I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

A riveting novel you won't be able to put down!

I absolutely loved this book. I also have continued to read all of his books. As I read it I felt emotional and as if I was there. The author put in great detail and I could feel his pain as I read along. I give this book 5 stars. IT TOTALY DESERVES IT!

This book is awesome!! Its so sad to hear the struggling and embarrassment and harassement by his parents not to mention the school kids that made fun of him. But the second worst person of all in this book is the dad. He just stands there acting as if nothing is wrong promising that him and the boy will run away but never did. And what's really messed up is how much hatred the mom holds for David. I just don't understand how someone can be so cruel. Im so very thankful for my parents I'm 13 yrs.old and I really get this book

WOW! this book just blew my mind away! I just read it in high school and it is one of the most touching books that I have ever read before. i think that little kids that are in like elementary school should not read this book because they might not understand what is going on. It is one of the BEST books that I have read!!

Yes, this book is Great. I couldn't put it down and cried like a baby. I have read all of the reviews and also agree with the few that rated it low. The reason being that I kept waiting for more details on his family. I want to know WHY?? Why him and not the brothers. Why didn't his dad help more? What brought this on all of the sudden if life was perfect before? What I would really like to read is "David's mother, The Beginning." What would cause a mother to do this? How about his brothers? What is their view? This story is just so disturbing to me, a mother of three boy's whom I love with all my heart and soul, that I cannot get it out of my mind. So yes, it is a Great Book.

I read this book in high school, my friend was crying one day in class and at break I asked her whats wrong and she read me a page and I though I should get the book and read the rest. I read the book and it broke my heart the only thing that cured me after reading this emotional book was that this boy survived and now he is a man and he is strong and able to tell his story of his very sad child hood. I wish I had this book to read to my friends because they think there parents are harsh to them but once they read this book they will be a lot more grateful. Awesome book though I dont liek reading but I just couldn't put this book down.

Nikki.

This book is great for college classes. It is far from appropriate for 10 - 15 year olds. The gruesome, graphic details of abuse over shadow any meaning that one may get from the book. The shock value for young readers is high. It definitely robs one of their innocence. Check to see if it's available in your child's school. What a horror.