A Child Called It

I read the story “A Child Called It”. It takes place in a little city known as Daly City in California. Daly City was known as one of the good towns in California. The story begins by describing a young and happy family sort of like the “Brady Bunch” of the 1960s. It was a family of five, a Mom, Dad, and three sons, whose lives were fulfilled with love and care. In this story …

…when he had a happy life. I disliked the parts when his mom beat him or abused him in some hideous way. It made me want to cry. I really enjoyed the book though because it made me realize all the things I take for granted. This story had many themes I believe that one was, No matter what happens never give up because there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.