Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 5:: David Copperfield

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction, and more. Written for secondary and adult students, the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1 to C1 of the CEFR. "Please, Mr. Murdstone! Don't beat me! I've tried to learn my lessons, really I have, sir!" sobs David. Although he is only eight years old, Mr. Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand. For that, he is kept locked in his room for five days and nights, and nobody is allowed to speak to him. As David grows up, he learns that life is full of trouble, misery, and cruelty. But he also finds laughter, kindness, trust, friendship, and love. CEFR B2, word count 24,770.