I am David: The historical survival story for children ages 7 – 12 (Modern Classics)

David was 12yrs old and lay still in the darkness, tonight he must escape, he hated this man yet he was helping him, the electric fence was to be turned off for thirty seconds, outside were the supplies he would need, he was to head for Italy and then to Denmark, so began what was left of David's lifeHe managed to hide away on a ship bound for Italy, a sailor felt sorry for him and although David could not swim he lowered him over the side in a lifebelt where he could step ashore in Salerno, the first thing he did was to find water where he could wash himself and his clothes to get the smell of the camp from him, to help him he had learnt many languages in the camp, he could speak French, German, Italian, English, Spanish and a little Hebrew, but for himself David had no idea who he was or where he had come fromDuring his long journey he meets many people who turn out to be friends but he meets enemies as well, he meets other children but is afraid of them, he had never learnt how to play, he recues a young girl from a fire and spends some time with her family but he feels he must travel on, he enters a church and a priest shows him the way to SwitzerlandThe Swiss frontier was close, whilst staying with a woman for a few days he sees a picture in an album and just knows it is his mother and she is in Denmark, his struggles continue, he is captured by a farmer who is very cruel to him, he befriends a dog, escapes along with the dog, meets some soldiers, he knows he will be shot they will be just like the guards at the campYou must read the book to find the conclusion to this story, does he escape the soldiers, does he ever get to Denmark, does he ever find is mother or is he destined to be alone foreverA nice well written story and well worth a read

I went back to my childhood with this book. It was probably one of the first books we read as a class in junior school when I would have been about 8 years old. It stuck with me long enough for me to want to find a copy and read it as an adult, and I wasn't disappointed. David is a wonderful character. He escapes from the concentration camp as a 12 year old, and embarks on a journey on foot to Denmark, travelling through Greece, Italy, Switzerland and Germany on his way. A beautiful and powerful read.

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'I Am David'is an extremely moving story, beautifully envisioned about a young boy who has been deprived of all knowledge of the outside world and makes a journey of discovery across Europe. The unfolding awareness of the boy and the various encounters he has with the people that he meets, from whom he learns as much about himself and the world as he is taught by the journey itself, is told in a completely compelling style that I found interesting as an adult but which is very accessible for the younger readers I have shared it with. (About 10 and up, I would say.) The Hidden Crown  (12 years +)A magical princess, a warrior prince, evil wizards, dragons and monsters and a land that must be saved from tyranny. Labyrinth  (12 years +)A Sword and Sorcery adventure - it's easy to get in, but can you find your way out? Little Devil  (7 to 10 years)A lot of children up to a lot of mischief with the help of a little devil.

This book is wonderful. I first read it when I was around 9 or 10 years old when a much loved teacher who wanted to feed my passion for reading gave it to me. The beautiful but sad story touched me so, I now want my children to read it. Admittedly, my children are yet too young to understand it, being only 2 years old and 10 months but now I have a copy to keep forever. I am sure my family will definitely have a good read at some point. It is a child's book but with adult themes and shows them that not all children grow up in wonderful, loving homes and that bad things can happen but it also shows how dedication and determination can help a person achieve anything, conquering all barriers. This book is one to read if you liked the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas or the diary of Anne Frank.

This is my all time favourite children's book. it is not an easy read and can at times be confusing and perhaps slow paced but it is so beautifully written and for me to remember it 35 years after it was read to me shows how it captured a part of my heart. It is set in the Cold War but we don't know where and it is all about the journey that David makes as he escapes from a concentration camp and travels across Europe in search of himself and a new life. The story allows us to follow David as he learns how to smile, learns how to love and learns how to believe in God. Fabulous!

I found that the book 'I am David' is an excellently written book.It has really good descriptions in it and you get drawn it to the story of this boy who has escaped from a concentration camp and tries to find his family again.Its a good book to discuss with family members and teachers as it has interesting themes such as survival,intelligence,loneliness,hope,trust and determination.Its a book you feel you have to finish.It can be emotional,some times scary,funny and also happy.It is one of the best books i have ever read and it built strength into me as i was reading it.I recommend this book to anyone.

I remember reading this book in my childhood, and I have re-read this as an adult, its a great story with powerful themes and metaphors that are as relevant today as they were when the book was originally published. In some respects the story may seem unbelievable as David seems to cross frontiers with ease, that said a lot of children's books could be given the same label and I feel that this book has no real flaws. It tells a riveting narrative that is packed with sadness, tenderness and innocence. This book is well worthy five star rating.