The Lost Boy, by Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy, by David Pelzer, is about a boy named David who has been in foster care for about six years already. The fear of returning home to his alcoholic mother always haunted him. David was never accepted by his peers at foster homes, so he did everything to fit in. He began to not act like himself, he was rude and cruel to others. Including taking violent actions such as stealing. Sooner or later David ended up in Juvenile Detention Center. Once he turned 18 he was released, it was time for him to go on the world himself. Even after everything David was put through, he was determined to find the positive aspects of life.

My opinion of this book would be that it has a deeper meaning than just a child that has been abused. At a young age, David was put through more than most kids his age could handle. He had trouble after trouble coming his way. He remained strong, even if it meant facing the world all by himself. He had no one to lean on, he no idea what the world had planned for him but he was determined to make the best out of it. This story is a perfect example of no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down, what matters is that you still get back on your feet.

Reviewed by William, grade 12