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Review of I am David by Anne Holm

Posted on | June 26, 2007 | 1 Comment


I am David by Anne Holm

Thought provoking book for early teens, older children and adults.

I first read this book over 20 years ago as a young adolescent and it had a deep impact on me. When I spotted it recently in my local library I decided to re-read it.

Its the story of David, a 12 year old, who has spent his life in a concentration camp in eastern Europe. It starts with him escaping, helped mysteriously by one of the guards. It details his journey through Europe to Denmark. How he deals initially with people, how he survives, how his outlook changes.

As a child, this book opened up a different world to me and made me realise how much I took for granted. It is easy to empathise with David, and although it was written in the early 60s, it is still a thought provoking book for today.

Rated 5/5 on Jun 26 2007 by ManicMammy
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One Response to “Review of I am David by Anne Holm”

  1. Katia
    October 21st, 2009 @ 1:06 am

    hi i read this book as a young preteen, though i am now older, and that was a long time ago, i still have fond memories of it, and i recommend it. It is a school appropriate book, for any teachers out there, FYI.

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