1. The lost boy by Dave Pelzer
Ben Lawrence

2. 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

3. 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

4. Setting
san Francisco, California, 1970s

5. 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.

6. Personal Connection
California
Bay area

7. Critique
Emotional
Hopeful
Aggravating
Characterization
Depressing

8. A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness