Well, 'The Lost Boy' is based on a true story to some extent. The author might have taken real incidents and crafted a fictionalized account around them to create a more compelling tale.
Sure. Maybe the boy got separated from his group while hiking in the woods. He might have faced challenges like finding food and water, and staying warm at night. It's a terrifying situation for anyone, especially a child.
Yes, it is. There are real - life events that inspired it. The story might be based on someone's actual experience in the woods, like getting lost or facing some sort of mystery there.