"The Child" is a poignant novel by the Austrian writer Ernst Eckstein, which tells the story of a baby found in a city park. The writer skillfully recreates the inner world of a little girl who finds herself in the world of adults who are trying to find out her secret. The reader will have to immerse himself in the mysterious and emotional world of the child, as well as face the question of the nature of human kindness and cruelty. The book "The Child" leaves behind many questions and forces us to rethink many aspects of our communication and mutual understanding.