Dave Pelzer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dave Pelzer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Child Called: One Child's Courage to Survive
Buy on Amazon1995
The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family
Buy on Amazon1997
A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness
Buy on Amazon1999
My Story
Buy on Amazon2002
The Privilege of Youth: A Teenager's Story
Buy on Amazon2004
Too Close to Me: The Middle-Aged Consequences of Revealing a Child Called It
Buy on Amazon2014
Return to the River
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dave Pelzer series is publication order: 1. A Child Called: One Child's Courage to Survive (1995), 2. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family (1997), 3. A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness (1999), 4. My Story (2002), 5. The Privilege of Youth: A Teenager's Story (2004), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dave Pelzer series by Dave Pelzer contains 7 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dave Pelzer series is written by Dave Pelzer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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