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Just David Paperback – July 13, 2006

by Eleanor H. Porter (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 168 ratings
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Short excerpt: But at the right the mountain fell away again and disclosed to view the picture David loved the best of all: the far-reaching valley; the silver pool of the lake with its ribbon of a river flung far out...
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    184 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 13, 2006
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.42 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1426409230
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1426409233
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BiblioBazaar (July 13, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426409230
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426409233
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.42 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 168 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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mizem
5.0 out of 5 stars superb
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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this is an awesome book even for adults. loved the story.
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MommaMia
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Remarkable!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2010
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Just David is a book that can only be described as Just Remarkable! I am so sorry it took me so long to discover it. It is a jewel. I was moved by this boy and his gloriously simple view of the world, his ability to see the beautiful in everything and his search for his purpose in life. It is a timeless story that should be required reading in high school. It is a lesson that is desperately needed in this world of materialism and ever evolving technology. This story will be read and read again and I plan on purchasing some copies for like minded friends that I know will enjoy this book as much as I did.

It is a story of the human experience, a story of one little boy who changed his world and made it a more beautiful place.
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D. R. Schryer
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2005
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When I was young my mother told me that I was named after the boy in the title of this book. My mother loved this book and wanted her only son to be like its title character, whom she admired greatly. It pleased me to be named after someone who was the subject of a book but, for some reason, I never bothered to ask my mother for details about either the book or its principal character, although she often spoke glowingly about the David for whom I was named. After my mother's death I regretted not having queried her for more details about Just David and its hero whom she so admired. When I found that Just David was available from Amazon.com I immediately ordered a copy and read it as soon as it arrived. To my pleasant surprise I found that I shared my mother's love both for the book and for its hero. I also understood for the first time why my mother had raised me as she had. I won't pretend to have all of the virtues possessed by the hero of this wonderful book, but I believe that I have more virtues than I would have if my mother hadn't used Just David's hero as a template for rearing me. I'm deeply grateful to my mother and to this special book which I recommend highly to others. I'm also grateful that in my career as a NASA scientist I had occasion to edit a book, Heterogeneous Atmospheric Chemistry, which is also available from Amazon.com. Although my mother was not alive when this book was published I like to think that she knows of its existence and is pleased by it.
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Hazel
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2012
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I felt this was a sweet story & it was free for my Kindle. It seems slow at first, but the story naturally evolves to the point it held my interest to see what happens at the end. It was a pleasant journey and it also makes you realize how our lives are so rushed and we don't take the time to enjoy simple things in life.
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jovitarocks
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2011
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this story is so beautiful. i only wish i could have one day which focused only on the beauty in life and the world; one day that would leave all that is bad, sad, or evil for another time. david's father did just that--created a beautiful environment for his boy which completely changes david's perception of his surroundings.

the simplicity of this story allows you to not put it down. the complexity of the story and its' premise hit you after the book is finished. i think everyone should read this--it has the ability to open your eyes to the beauty that is surrounding us daily.

thank you for an amazing free book, amazon!
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Mrs. Marm
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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Just a good wholesome family read. Love it.
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crownofjoy
3.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story, yet Kindle Edition has Typos
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2012
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As a children's novel I would rate this as five stars, but readers should be aware of the typos in this Kindle Edition. In the biography in says Eleanor H. Porter died in 1990, when in fact it was 1920 [...]. However, it is an extensive and helpful biography, and I was glad I bought this.

The other typo I noticed was in the opening line of the book. This Kindle Edition says "Far up on the mountain-side stood alone in the clearing", when it fact it should add the subject: "Far up on the mountain-side [the little shack] stood alone in the clearing." (note the last photo of the original edition: [...]. I noticed this because I have read the story before. This edition left me confused for a second!

These are seemingly little things, but I hope it clarifies any questions buyers may have, and keeps you on the look out just in case there are others. Just David is a beautiful story and I am so grateful that we are able to access it so easily.
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Beverly Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite books.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
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As a child this was a pleasant story. As an adult it reminds me of all that is important and sometimes what’s not. It reminds me to SEE what is around me, to share what is beautiful, to sacrifice for others when necessary and that I have the ability to make a difference.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Why is David so happy?!
Reviewed in France on May 24, 2019
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I found this book horrible and didn’t finish it...David’s father dies at the beginning of the book leaving a destitute orphan but David’s constant state of ecstacy about the beauty of nature etc was disturbing.
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Fred Roy
5.0 out of 5 stars Just David
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2013
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I have anoriginal 1928 copy of this book. It belonged to my Nanna. We found it in a box after she passed away. I opened the book and was hooked by the end of the first page. I read and read, ignoring everything. I love the pictures. As I turned passed the last picture I discovered that the book was missing several pages. I have been looking for a copy of this book for more than 30 years. Now at last I can find out how it ends. It is a lovley story of joy and hope.
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Anne B
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely children's book!
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2020
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Easy read, enough going on to capture the reader. The author has such a beautifully poetic way of getting across the important life lessons. Suitable for adults too !
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Shopping Sheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally found it!
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2020
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Read this as a kid, searched for it for years, but could only find fabric covered copies...was very happy to find a newer print.
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4.0 out of 5 stars book was as advertised
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2020
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This book takes me back to my youth. I had not read it in 60 years.
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