The Schooldays of Jesus

In this enchanting allegorical tale by J. M. Coetzee, young David navigates life in the new town of Estrella with the support of Simon, Ines, and his protective dog, Bolivar. As he learns the language and begins to make friends, he is enrolled in the Academy of Dance just before turning seven, where he dons golden slippers and learns to "call down the numbers from the sky." Amidst his joyful discoveries, David also encounters unsettling truths about adulthood, prompting profound reflections on growing up, parenthood, and the complexities of human emotion.