I Am David by L.W. Kingsland, Anne Holm

I Am David

L.W. Kingsland, Anne Holm

153 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional inspiring sad fast-paced
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Twelve-year-old David escapes from a grisly prison camp in Eastern Europe with only a compass, a few crusts of bread, his two aching feet, and some vague advice to seek refuge in Denmark. Will he be able to survive? The basis for an upcoming motio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 794 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 73%
adventurous 60%
dark 60%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 40%
reflective 36%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.72

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