Books like David by Anne Holm
David is a tender, coming‑of‑age story set against the backdrop of World War II. Escaping a concentration camp in Eastern Europe, the twelve‑year‑old protagonist embarks on a harrowing northward trek toward Denmark. Compelled to adapt to an unfamiliar land, young David grapples with the weight of memory, the instinct for survival, and the promise of a safer future.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anne Holm
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