A gripping and inspiring true story of a young boy who was abused in his childhood, by internationally acclaimed author Dave Pelzer, the sequel to the bestseller A Child Called "It".

His story will deeply move you. As a child, Dave Pelzer was the victim of brutal beatings and hunger by his mother, while the world was unaware of his nightmarish life. His dreams were what kept him alive - the hope that someone would care for him, love him, and call him their son. Eventually, his horrifying situation could no longer be hidden, and Dave's life changed drastically.

The Lost Boy is the gripping yet hopeful true story of a boy who journeys through the foster care system, searching for a family to love him. This story continues Dave Pelzer's journey and is truly inspiring.