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A Child Called "It"

A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive

By Dave Pelzer

Interest Level

Grades 9 - 12

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 5.9

Lexile Measure®: 850L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: NR

Genre

  • Autobiography

Theme/Subject

  • Abuse
  • Parents
  • Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking

Sensitivity

  • Adult Content
  • Objectionable Language
  • Violence

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About This Book

David's story is one of courage and survival.  As the young boy endures unbelievable abuse from his mother, he searches within himself to find the courage to make it through each day.

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Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer is the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "A Child Called ?It, ? The Lost Boy, A...
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