I Am David
I Am David by Anne Holm, published by Harcourt in 2004, is a poignant narrative that follows the journey of a twelve-year-old boy who has spent his entire life in a grim prison camp in Eastern Europe. When given the opportunity to escape, David ventures into an unfamiliar world, armed only with a compass, some bread, and a determination to find refuge in Denmark. This first edition spans 239 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of survival as David navigates the challenges of freedom and the complexities of a world he has never known. The story delves into themes of homelessness, poverty, and self-reliance, as David encounters various obstacles and learns to rely on his instincts. Through his extraordinary odyssey, the book highlights the significance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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David’s entire twelve-year life has been spent in a grisly prison camp in Eastern Europe. He knows nothing of the outside world. But when he is given the chance to escape, he seizes it. With his vengeful enemies hot on his heels, David struggles to cope in this strange new world, where his only resources are a compass, a few crusts of bread, his two aching feet, and some vague advice to seek refuge in Denmark. Is that enough to survive?
David’s extraordinary odyssey is dramatically chronicled in Anne Holm’s classic about the meaning of freedom and the power of hope.
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