The Privilege of Youth: A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship Contributor(s): Pelzer, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 0452286298 ISBN-13: 9780452286290 Publisher: Plume Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2004 Annotation: The #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "A Child Called "It"" now shares the missing chapter of his life. From high school to a world beyond the four walls that were his prison for so many years, "The Privilege of Youth" bravely and compassionately charts a crucial turning point in Pelzer's life that will inspire a whole new generation of readers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Abuse - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational |
Dewey: B |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Lexile Measure: 1130(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 7.7" L (0.35 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
Features: Ikids, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Ingram Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 45 - Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 82659 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The #1 New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author who is a shining example of what overcoming adversity really means now shares the lost chapter of his uplifting journey, which has touched the lives of millions. From A Child Called "It" to The Lost Boy, from A Man Named Dave to Help Yourself, Dave Pelzer's inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune. In The Privilege of Youth, he shares the missing chapter of his life: as a boy on the threshold of adulthood. With sensitivity and insight, he recounts the relentless taunting he endured from bullies; but he also describes the thrill of making his first real friends--some of whom he still shares close relationships with today. He writes about the simple pleasures of exploring his neighborhood, while trying to forget the hell waiting for him at home. From high school to a world beyond the four walls that were his prison for so many years, The Privilege of Youth bravely and compassionately charts this crucial turning point in Dave Pelzer's life and will inspire a whole new generation of readers. |
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