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The lost boy : a foster child's search for the love of a family Cover Image Book Book

The lost boy : a foster child's search for the love of a family / Dave Pelzer.

Pelzer, David J. (Author).

Summary:

This volume is the second installment of a trilogy of books which depict the life of the author, who as a young boy who was physically, emotionally, and psychologically abused by his obsessive mother. The book discusses Pelzer's struggling with his ability to fit in and adapt to the new environment around him as he is put into foster care. It also talks about the kindness of his foster parents and other people around him as well as his inability to brush his mother aside.

Item details

  • ISBN: 1558745157
  • ISBN: 9781558745155
  • ISBN: 0613173538
  • ISBN: 9780613173537
  • ISBN: 9781435260429
  • ISBN: 1435260422
  • ISBN: 9780757319112
  • ISBN: 0757319114
  • ISBN: 058510493X
  • ISBN: 9780585104935
  • ISBN: 9780329174705
  • ISBN: 0329174703
  • Physical Description: xi, 340 pages ; 19 cm
  • Publisher: Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Health Communications, ©1997.

Contents / Notes

General Note:
Sequel to A Child Called It.
Formatted Contents Note:
The runaway -- An angel named Ms. Gold -- The trial -- New beginnings -- Adrift -- The defiant one -- Mother's love -- Estranged -- Coming around -- Break away -- Epilogue -- Perspectives on foster care -- Keynotes, workshops, and school assemblies.
Participant or Performer Note:
Read by Brian Keeler.
Target Audience Note:
Young Adult.

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Genre: Young adult literature.
Nonfiction.
Autobiography.
Case studies.
Biography.
Autobiography > Young adult.
Young adult nonfiction.
Personal narratives.
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Currently available copies

  • 82 out of 116 copies are currently available at PINES. (Show)
  • 3 out of 3 copies are currently available at Athens Regional Library System.

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Library System: Library Branch Name
Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status  
Athens Regional Library System:
      Danielsville/Madison County Library 		BIO PELZER ( Send Text)
 31001001706648 BIOGRAPHY Available
Athens Regional Library System:
      Lexington/Oglethorpe County Library 		NONFIC 362.76 PELZER ( Send Text)
 31001001894758 NONFICTION Available
Athens Regional Library System:
      Watkinsville/Oconee County Library 		BIO PELZER ( Send Text)
 31001002699347 BIOGRAPHY Available

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