MacKenzie Fletcher
A Child Called “It”
Dave Pelzer
Rating: 8
A Child Called “it” was one of the most powerful and hardest book I have ever picked up. It is a story of the worst case of child abuse in California history. Reading about a boy named Dave who was stabbed and beaten all by his own mother left my eyes full with tears. It sickened me to continue to read about how Dave had to steal other kid’s food to survive. While I was eating and laying in my own bed, I realized how lucky I was; Dave had to sleep on the basement floor, famished. I take so much for granted, a roof over my head, food, loving parents. Dave’s mother became physically and mentally sick because of alcoholism. Although I can’t relate to the abuse part of this book, I can relate to having an alcoholic as a parent. I cry inside every time I see my dad pick up another drink and when he forgets to pick me up because he is still at the bar. This book is hard to read, but also so powerful and inspiring.
The book sounds good. I feel bad for that kid. Why do people have to do that thing to other people? I agree with Mackenzie about how lucky some people are having a roof over our heads and stuff. Then I hear how not lucky some other people are. I would like to read this in the future.
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ReplyDeleteI'm trying to hold back from posting until others have a chance, but it's killing me! I have to tell you that your post gave me goosebumps. I think you are brave to share such personal feelings. You are such a strong young lady. I think sometimes our personal struggles help us to feel for others, the way you are able to feel for Dave in this story. I'm honored you shared what you did with all of us. Thank you.
:) Mrs. Diamond
It seems like yours and Johnny's book relate. I have been realizing a lot of these books are sending out strong messages, which is good for kids our age.
ReplyDeleteMacKenzie, I am really proud of you. From reading your post, I can tell that you related to your book on very personal level. It takes strength to let people look into your life, but I am glad that you were able to. Although you are going through pain, I admire you for being such a caring and nice person towards others. As for your book, it sounds both touching and tragic. Your post was read aloud in class by Mrs. Diamond and I have been thinking about it since. I think you did an excellent job of informing your audience about your book while still relating it to yourself and I appreciate your courage to write about such a personal topic.
ReplyDeleteKenzie, that was very brave to share all that. this seems like a great book 2 read to see how some pople are treated and what they have 2 deal with. it is great that u can still be such a good person with that at home. no offence 2 your dad :)
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This was a very strong post. I think itt was very brave that you compared yourself with the book. This makes me thankful that I have such a loving family. Great job, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteMacKenzie, it always pains me to read these heartbreaking stories of children who have so little when I have so much. I have not read this particular story but have read similar and am interested in picking this one up. I wanted to know if the story is called A Child Called "It" because the parents did not treat Dave as a human being? I hope this story helped you to come to grips with some of the hardships in your life.
ReplyDeleteMacKenzie, I think you did a really nice job portraying your feelings about this book. I know a lot of people who have read it, including my mom and I've heard the same response; "It's sooo sad!" But I love how you took it a step further and made personal connections with it. You even related it to another book! I noticed that and was very impressed. I don't know as though I could handle this book yet...but maybe in a few years. I think that when my maturity is ready for this book it will benefit me by making me have more appreciation for what I have. Definitely a book for the future :)
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