Is The Lost Boy a standalone story?

This book is the second installment in a series that chronicles the author's life experiences. While it continues the narrative from an earlier work, it focuses on a distinct period of his adolescence within the foster care system.

Is The Lost Boy based on a true story?

The Lost Boy is a memoir, recounting the author's personal experiences and struggles during his youth. It is a continuation of his autobiographical account of overcoming a difficult childhood.

The Lost Boy

Narrative non-fiction Biography & Memoir Self-Help & Psychology

Pages: 358
Published: 1997
Language: English

Synopsis

Dave Pelzer's story continues in The Lost Boy, picking up after his harrowing childhood. Now in the foster care system, Dave navigates a world where he's labeled and judged, constantly moving between homes. This is a raw account of his adolescent years, searching for a sense of belonging and the unconditional love of a family.

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