The Lost Boy/Author Dave Pelzer is an American author and activist who has written a number of books for young readers. The first book was titled The Adventures of Auggie Dogger: A New York City Police Department Detective which was published in 1993. He is known for his memoirs about his life as a foster child in Chicago who was adopted by two different families. He describes how he was sent from home to home, never knowing where he would be the next day. This made him feel like there was no real family left for him, just temporary parents who could have sent him back anytime they wanted to. This experience caused him to question why people did this to other people and made him want to help children in need of homes and families. After writing several more books about his experiences as a foster kid, Auggie Dogger became famous and now travels around the world helping abused and neglected children. He has been invited to speak at many events about his experiences and how others can help children in need. Dave Pelzer was born on August 4th, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. His adoptive mother was a nurse while his adoptive father was a police officer.