A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer, the sequel to million-copy bestseller A Child Called 'It' . 'His tale will both break and warm your heart' Mirror ***** As a child, Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his mother. The world knew nothing of his living nightmare and he had no one to turn to. But his dreams kept him alive - of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son. Finally, his horrific plight could no longer be hidden from the outside world and Dave's life radically changed. The Lost Boy is the harrowing but uplifting true story of a boy's journey through the foster care system, in search of a family to love. The Lost Boy is the continuation of Dave Pelzer's story, a moving and inspirational sequel and true story.