The lost boy : a foster child's search for the love of a family
(Book)
Author
Published
Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Health Communications, [1997].
Physical Description
xi, 340 pages ; 19 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile Measure
720L
Status
Park Co. Library - Meeteetse - Main collection
362.76 PELZER
1 available
362.76 PELZER
1 available
Park Co. Library - Nonfiction
362.76 PELZER
1 available
362.76 PELZER
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Co. Library - Meeteetse - Main collection | 362.76 PELZER | Gift 2013 | On Shelf |
| Park Co. Library - Nonfiction | 362.76 PELZER | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Nonfiction | YA 362.76 PELZER | Being transferred between libraries | |
| Albany Co. Public Library - Young Adult Nonfiction | YA 362.76 PELZER | On Shelf | |
| Big Horn Co. - Frannie Branch - Nonfiction | NF 362.76 P36L PBK. | On Shelf | |
| Big Horn Co. - Lovell Branch - Nonfiction | 362.76 PEL #2 | On Shelf | |
| CCL - Douglas - Nonfiction | 362.76 PEL | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Abused children -- California -- Daly City -- Biography.
Abusive mothers -- Family relationships -- California -- Daly City.
Alcoholism.
Autobiographies.
Child abuse.
Children of alcoholics -- California -- Daly City -- Biography.
Family violence -- California -- Daly City.
Foster home care -- California -- Case studies.
Pelzer, David J.
Personal narratives.
Young adult literature.
Abusive mothers -- Family relationships -- California -- Daly City.
Alcoholism.
Autobiographies.
Child abuse.
Children of alcoholics -- California -- Daly City -- Biography.
Family violence -- California -- Daly City.
Foster home care -- California -- Case studies.
Pelzer, David J.
Personal narratives.
Young adult literature.
Local Subjects
More Details
Published
Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Health Communications, [1997].
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
9780613173537, 9781558745155
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 5.1, 9 Points
Level 5.1, 9 Points
Lexile Measure
720
Notes
General Note
Sequel to A Child Called It.
Participants/Performers
Read by Brian Keeler.
Summary
This volume is the second installment of a trilogy of books which depict the life of the author, who as a young boy was physically, emotionally, and psychologically abused by his obsessive mother. The book discusses Pelzer's struggling with his ability to fit in and adapt to the new environment around him as he is put into foster care. It also talks about the kindness of his foster parents and other people around him as well as his inability to brush his mother aside.
Reading Level
Young Adult.
Reading Level
Adult,Follett Library Resources
Reading Level
720 L,Lexile
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,5.1,9.0,48148.
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader,Grades 9-12,5.1,9,SD,Quiz 48148,English non-fiction.
Reading Level
Reading Counts RC,High School,5.2,15,Quiz: 25295,Guided reading level: NR.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pelzer, D. J. (1997). The lost boy: a foster child's search for the love of a family . Health Communications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pelzer, David J.. 1997. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family. Health Communications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pelzer, David J.. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family Health Communications, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pelzer, David J.. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family Health Communications, 1997.
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