I am David

‘You must get away tonight,’ the man had told him.

David escapes from the concentration camp where he has spent his entire life and flees across Europe. He is utterly alone – who can he trust? What will await him? And all the while, how can he be sure that they won’t catch up with him …

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

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David, a prisoner in a concentration camp, is given a chance to escape. With nothing but his determination, he flees across Europe, seeking safety and a new beginning. Alone and vulnerable, he questions who he can trust and what awaits him in this unfamiliar world. The fear of being caught looms constantly over him.

This is the extraordinary tale of David's first encounter with the world. The sea, the mountains, the vibrant flowers of Italy, the delicious taste of fruit, and the joyful laughter of people—everything is new and captivating to him. However, he soon realizes that his polite demeanor, haunted eyes, and slender features are strange to others. He must adapt and learn to survive in this foreign land.

David's journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of self-discovery. Despite the overwhelming odds, he perseveres, overcoming challenges and facing his fears. His story resonates with readers who have enjoyed books like "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" and "The Book Thief." It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is hope for survival and the ability to find oneself.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 181 x 144 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405288736