This story is a continuation of David Pelzer's story. The first book "A child called "It" should be read first. Although a recap is done about the abusive nature of his mother and all the horrendous things she did to him, the first book gives you more of the background.

In this book we follow Pelzer's journey though a series of foster families. One can not say enough about the patience and virtue of these families and how they try to help these children.

Pelzer has some setbacks on his journey, not all of them his own doing but he is very unlucky by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Furthermore, his mother continues to visit him and tries to continue her abuse verbally. Pelzer defines resilence. A very good read

This book was really good. It was sad at times, yet funny and magical. I really liked learning about Foster homes, and how they work. If you enjoyed reading "A Child Called It" You must read the sequeal. It will completely warm your heart!

The Lost Boy is a continuation of A Child called It, and is a rare look into the life of a foster child.

Dave is finally rescued from his abusive home at the age of 12, but his hardships are far from over. His past has left a permanent imprint on his soul. His present situation is unstable - he is moved from one foster home to the next, as if he were an inanimate object rather than a vulnerable child needing love. He faces judgment and blame for his situation - much of society assumes that *he* must have done something to deserve the abuse. *He* must be a horrible person. Yet despite all of these challenges, Dave survived. But he didn't *just* survive ... he grew up to be an amazing individual.

This is an incredible story of strength and courage. I highly recommend it.

What a wonderful follow up to "A Child Called It." Rarely does a follow up book captivate the way the original did. "The Lost Boy" was every bit as much a page turner as David's first book.

"The Lost Boy" tell's David's story after he has been rescued from "The Mother," his battle to adjust to being a foster child and his fight for acceptance from his piers and even from adults.

Once again you will be crying and cheering for this little hero.

If you ever felt hard done by as a Child read "The Lost Boy and "A Child Called It." You will soon realize life was pretty good after all.

This is by far the best book I've ever read. A heart breaking tale of a young man's serch for love and acceptance. I was in tears through most of this book as it really tugs at your heart strings.

This book truly made me see how terrible it is for a foster child to find love with people of no biological relation to him whatsoever. At certain parts I cried. I don't cry a lot when I read books, so it really made me feel for Dave.

Wow! What can i say about this book? It is the best book since Harry Potter and A child called "it"! I have to admit i love to read and when i do i can u sually finish a good book in about 2-5 days tops a week at the most, but when I read this book it made me think about the cruel world that we kids live in.

In this sequel to A Child Called It, Pelzer continues the heart-wrenching tale of his childhood in the foster care system, filled with abuse and confusion. He is taken from his home, and must fight his natural fears as he faces his abusive mother in court. It goes on to follow him as he constantly struggles with inborn anxieties to learn a whole new set of social interactions in a sequence of foster homes and juvenile institutions. A poignant reminder that the effects of abuse linger on, even after the abuse itself is stopped.