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FROM THE BOOK:
I Am David by Anne Holm
In this gripping story, a twelve-year-old boy struggles to cope with an entirely strange world as he flees northward to freedom in Denmark, after escaping from the eastern European prison camp where he spent most of his life.
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.
FROM SONYA:
I am a huge fan of World War II stories and this book is heart-warming and tear-jerking all at the same time. It was sobering to read of a child who had to learn the ways of the "outside world" after being imprisoned for most of his life. I love this beautiful story of hope!
LESSONS:
Though young, David shares so much wisdom with us as readers. Because of what he went through, his perspective of love and the value of life are so deep. He speaks words we all need to hear.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
One "What the devil". Because this story is based on World War II, there are brief mentions of situations that happened in the concentration camps. They are fairly gentle, but please use discretion. This story would be a fantastic family read aloud!
MY RATING: ☆☆☆☆☆
☆ star = highly disliked & probably didn't finish.
☆☆ stars = wouldn't recommend.
☆☆☆ stars = mostly good but may have some concerns.
☆☆☆☆stars = very good.
☆☆☆☆☆ stars = reserved for my absolute favorite books.
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