A Child Called "it" : An Abused Child's Journey from Victim to Victor

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Unforgettable story of a child's resilience.

A Child Called "it" is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of child abuse and its devastating effects. This book is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up, no matter how dire the circumstances. Readers will be moved by Dave Pelzer's courageous journey from victim to victor and will gain a newfound appreciation for the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (2005)
  • Soaring Eagle Book Award (2000)
  • Lincoln Award (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Child Called "it" : An Abused Child's Journey from Victim to Victor

Regular price $12.20
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Compare to estimated retail price: S$19.79  
ISBN: 9781558743663
Authors: Dave Pelzer
Date of Publication: 2021-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.13
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Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] ACE #1 This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games—games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive—dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.
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Unforgettable story of a child's resilience.

A Child Called "it" is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of child abuse and its devastating effects. This book is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up, no matter how dire the circumstances. Readers will be moved by Dave Pelzer's courageous journey from victim to victor and will gain a newfound appreciation for the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (2005)
  • Soaring Eagle Book Award (2000)
  • Lincoln Award (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.