The lost boy by Dave Pelzer Ben Lawrence
Dave Pelzer Born December 29, 1960 in San Francisco, California As a small child Pelzer faced abuse for several years His teachers stepped in 12-year-old Pelzer was placed in foster care
Characters Dave Pelzer- protagonist Stephen- father Mother- antagonist Aunt Mary- Dave's first care taker Ms. Gold- social worker Mrs. Cadenza- Dave’s second care taker
Setting san Francisco, California, 1970s
Plot David is saved form his abusive home. David’s mother looses custody of David. He moves in with Mrs. Cadenza. David is sent to Juvenile hall after burning down a classroom. David meets his father for the first time sense he left home.
Personal Connection California Bay area
Critique Emotional Hopeful Aggravating Characterization Depressing
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