Was A Child Called It True?

A Child Called “It” is author Dave Pelzer’s autobiographical account of the abuse he endured at his mother’s hands from ages 4 to 12. His experience was one of the worst cases of child abuse reported in California history at the time.

What age is a child called it?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781558743663
Sales rank: 7,007
Product dimensions: 4.90(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile: 850L (what’s this?)
Age Range: 14 – 18 Years

Why is it called a child called it?

Abuse. His book A Child Called “It” describes from his viewpoint the severe abuse he suffered as a child. He writes how his mother was physically and emotionally abusive towards him from ages 4 to 12.

Who is Dave Pelzer’s dad?

Stephen Joseph PelzerDave Pelzer / Father

Who is Dave Pelzer’s mother?

Catherine RoervaDave Pelzer / Mother

What’s A Child Called It About?

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.

Is a child called it appropriate for middle school students?

A Child Called “It”, written by Dave Pelzer, is an inspirational, true story about child abuse. The copyright date is 1995 and the genre is global issues. I would recommend this book to middle school students, high school students, and adults. his life from age four to age twelve.

How many books are in the Child Called It series?

4 Books
Dave Pelzer Set 4 Books. A Man Named Dave, A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, The Privilege of Youth: Dave Pelzer: Amazon.com: Books.