I am now beginning to read A Child Called "It," by David Pelzer. I am reading this book for my non fiction novel which Ellee Allison recommended to me. She told me it as a heart wrenching story about a boy named David, who got abused by his mother for many years of his childhood, until 5th grade. I have only read the first chapter so far, but I can already tell that I will like it! I think this true-story novel will help give people who might be battling something hard, perspective in life.

In the first chapter of A Child Called "It," it talks about Dave's rescue. I personally don't like how the author did this because then it doesn't give the reader as much suspense throughout the story. I think the author should've put the rescue at the end. Although, I did think this beginning made the book unique. Anyways, the book starts off as Dave getting smacked by his mother. She
has no pity whatsoever for him. She has starved him, beaten him, burned him, stabbed him, and so much more he did not mention. After Mother finishes beating him, he drives her to school and tells David to make up an excuse if someone asks him what the bruise on his head is from.

Dave walks in and the nurse immediately questions him, but he does not have her fooled. The nurse has known Dave for quite awhile and has an idea that he is being abused at home. She tells him to take off his clothes so she can examine his body for scars and injuries. She tells the principle of her findings, who tells a police officer. The police officer forces Dave to tell him if he is abused or not. When Dave finally gives in, the officer takes him to a police station where he calls home and tells Mother that Dave will not be coming home. The officer then takes David to a juvenile department. On page 14 the officer says, "The officer smiles with relief, as we leave the city limits. 'David Pelzer,' he says, 'you're free.'"