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Dave used to be the big troublemaker of his family. Now he’s got no family, and he’s in BIG trouble. But one night he sneaks out of the orphanage into the big city, and everything changes…
Ages 11+
Pages 278
Last Offered Oct 2026
Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Book
Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

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135 Reviews

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Imaging facing life's challenges when you are only 11!

Review by Ellie

It is the 1920s and Dave Caros lives at the HHB, the Hebrew Home for Boys, in New York City, because he is an orphan. At the HHB the teachers are annoying, and the bullies eat Dave's food every day. One night, Dave sneaks out of the HHB and goes into the city. There he meets Solly, an old man who tells people their fortunes for money, and who just might be the person that could get Dave out of the HHB. Will Dave get in trouble? Will he escape the HHB forever? Read this book to find out! Reading this book made me realize that I am very fortunate to have a family that loves me and a safe home. I thought this book was very interesting because Dave Caros certainly does not have this. Instead, he has to face life's challenges all on his own, which is a hard thing to do when you're only 11!

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Dave at Night

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nice book

Review by PJlibraryDR

i liked the book.

Oct 10, 2026 07:22 PM
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Interesting

Review by HKrischer

This is a very interesting book that anyone can read. If anyone has ever read “ELLA ENCHANTED,” and likes it, then you should know that this book is by the same author! But while it is by the same author, it is very, very ,very different-there is no fantasy in it, it is more of a cool story, and it is also very deep, but silly at the same time. Like I said; interesting. It wasn’t my favorite, but there is a lot of competition! LOL😜 I would still recommend it tho. Like, it is still a great book!

Oct 05, 2026 05:12 PM
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Dave At Night

Review by rjc2016

LOVED IT!!!

Oct 05, 2026 05:03 PM
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kinda confusing but good

Review by KBFKBF

its a good book but dont read it right before bed or when ur tired it will keep u up and make u think crazy shower thoughts.

Oct 03, 2026 07:56 PM
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Cool book I recommend

Review by OwlBunny

I like the book a lot

Oct 01, 2026 04:49 PM