"I am David" is a captivating story of survival, self-discovery, and a journey through Europe. Readers of "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" and "The Book Thief" will find this an incredible read. This book introduces us to David, a concentration camp escapee, who must learn how to navigate a new world. David's strange mannerisms and features attract attention from others, forcing him to fend for himself. The unique feature of this book is the overwhelming sense of uncertainty as David journeys across borders, not knowing who he can trust.

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• Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1973)
• Gyldendal Prize (1963)

Librarian Note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereThe story of a young boy's journey through Europe after escaping from the camp where he had lived all his life. Sea, mountains and flowers, the colours of Italy, the taste of fruit, people laughing and smiling, all are new to David. And David learns that his polite manner, his haunted eyes and his thin features are strange to other people.

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