ðə bˈʊk dɪskˈʌsᵻz pˈɛlzɚz stɹˈʌɡlɪŋ wɪð hɪz ɐbˈɪləɾi tə fˈɪt ɪn ænd ɐdˈæpt tə ðə nˈuː ɛnvˈaɪɹənmənt ɚɹˈaʊnd hˌɪm æz hiː ɪz pˌʊt ˌɪntʊ fˈɑːstɚ kˈɛɹ.
The book discusses Pelzer's struggling with his ability to fit in and adapt to the new environment around him as he is put into foster care.