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A Child Called "It"

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Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer

Dave Pelzer is an American author born on December 29, 1960. His works are primarily based on his own experiences, especially his autobiographical novels 'A Child Called It' and 'The Lost Boy', which tell the story of his childhood abuse and poverty. more

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