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The Boy from the Basement
The Boy from the Basement
Author: Susan Shaw
For Charlie, the basement is home. He's being punished. He doesn't mean to leave--Father wouldn't allow it--but when Charlie is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien surroundings of a world to which he's never been exposed. Though haunted by fear of the basement and his father's rage, Charlie embarks on a journey toward healin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780525472230
ISBN-10: 0525472231
Publication Date: 10/25/2004
Pages: 208
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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judydogdoc avatar reviewed The Boy from the Basement on + 13 more book reviews
This book is an account of an abused child told from his point of view. It illustrates very clearly the disordered thinking that is typical of child abuse cases and underlines that despite the abuse, children still love their parents and just want to go back to when it was good again. It is a terrific story of a child's recovery from child abuse and is valuable for adults and young adults alike. It can facilitate compassion and understanding for foster children and abused children that are being "mainstreamed" into public schools. Very important book and a very important topic that needs to be talked about.
reviewed The Boy from the Basement on + 5 more book reviews
This was a short read, but very good.
mimicthesky avatar reviewed The Boy from the Basement on + 48 more book reviews
A great fiction novel; somewhat reminded me of Dave Pelzer's stories of childhood abuse.
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This was my teen daughters book. She said it was so sad and good. I read it too and I agree. It was very well written.
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Although the book is for teens, I enjoyed it and it was a fast read. Very sad yet uplifting at the same time.


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