Book Of Lost Things David Quotes

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Book of Lost Things: David’s Character
In the Book of Lost Things by John Connolly the protagonist, David, goes through many challenges. This is a “coming of age” story. David had to deal with his mother dying and his father marrying Rosie. David has a difficult time dealing with his problems. He often copes with his issues by reading books. By the end of the book, David has changed physically and mentally.
In the beginning of the book, David thinks that he can save his mother's life by doing everything in even numbers. “And as she was stolen away from him, piece by piece, the boy became more and more afraid of finally losing her entirely”(Connoly,1) David blames himself for his mother’s death. After his mother's death, his father remarries …show more content…

He follows the voice to a hidden hole in the sunken garden. David is transformed into a magical land. David meets the Woodsman. They meet Leroi, the leader of the Loups. Leroi thinks it’s not enough food for him and David both. The Woodsman decides that he will help David return home. David and the Woodsman come to a bridge that is guarded by trolls and harpies. After solving the trolls' riddle, David crossed the bridge. The Woodsman saves David’s life by staying behind. He gets dragged into the forest by the wolves never to be seen again. David escapes the danger of the …show more content…

The huntress captures David. He finds out that the huntress capture young children and attached them to animal body parts to hunt. She thinks children make the most beautiful trophies and creatures. David tricks the huntress into turning herself into a centaur. He cuts off her hand and runs away, while her experiments come back and kill her.
David then runs into a soldier named Roland. Roland helps David on his trip and lets him ride on his horse, Skyla. On their way, they see a battlefield. He finally gets to meet the Crooked Man. The Crooked Man promises David that he can bring his mother back. The Crooked Man shows David a vision. It looks like his father, Rose, and Georgie having fun without David. He is so angry that he cuts the Crooked Man with his

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