This is the story of Dave when he was a boy being abused by his mother. It is one of the worst cases of not only beating, but also of other mental and physical abuse.
Dave is put through things such as being left in the basement, not being fed, and having to throw up the food that he stole. Sometimes he was even made to eat his own vomit. He was made to be locked in a bathroom with terrible fumes of clorox and ammonia. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Parents/lack of parents problem? Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Female Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Eccentric/Smart/Dumb: Yes Eccentric: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 () United States Yes The US: - West Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |