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I'm Not Scared
I'm Not Scared
Author: Niccolo Ammaniti, Jonathan Hunt (Translator)
The hottest summer of the twentieth century. A tiny community of five houses enclosed by wheat fields. While the adults shelter indoors, six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside. Whilst exploring a dilapidated and uninhabited farmhouse, nine-year-old Michele Amitrano discovers a secret so momentous, so te...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781841952970
ISBN-10: 1841952974
Publication Date: 1/2003
Pages: 208
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Canongate Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 149 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Nail biter of a story about a young boy who has to decide between doing what's right or protecting his family. It's a short novel and I finished it in one sitting.
animlgrl avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Very disturbing novella. It is an Italian story of a young boy trying to find something to do in his itty bitty town. What he finds is horrific, but demonstrates his strength as a human being. Not to read if you want something cheery.
JiminyCricket avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 150 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book surrounds children and has a criminal element but held my attention to the end--I wasn't happy with the main persons actions at times but such is life when your father is not what you think he is---great and scary story.
jksmom119 avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book took me by surprise. I have not heard of it or its author, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how good it is. The plot centers around a young boy starting to grow up. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to ruin any plot stuff, but I would highly recommend this story. It's a fast, satisfying read.
LaurieS avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 504 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book is a coming of age tale about a young boy who stumbles upon a dark secret with links to his family. I hate to give away too much because the book is short and the plot should be a surprise.

It is well written with a beautiful sense of time, place and characterization. The main character of the story is a nine year old boy enjoying a sweltering summer with his friend's and younger sister who is torn by the things he learns. He makes choices that I thought were very realistically written from the point of view of such a young boy. His parents and their desperation, I thought, were excellently written as well.
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reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 133 more book reviews
Intriguing and well written.
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Nice small book, very fast and easy read. Did not guess the ending. Try it and see what you think of this book?
reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 11 more book reviews
Short, suspenseful and skillfully written, this book stayed with me for awhile after I finished it.
bellasgranny avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 468 more book reviews
I'd had this in my TBR pile for a few years and decided this year to challenge myself and read at least five translated books. I loved this book. Excellent translation and characterizations. I also loved Michele's courage and humanity. I have two of the author's books in my TBR pile which I will move up and, hopefully, read this year. Highly recommended.
leslieam avatar reviewed I'm Not Scared on + 5 more book reviews
Suspenseful and surprising, it's a great read that you can start and finish in one day.
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Quick read with a story that will capture you to read until the end.

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