David Copperfield

by Mary Sebag-Montefiore (Adaptor), Barry Ablett (Illustrations), Charles Dickens (Original author)

ADAPTATION -Usborne Young Reading Series 3 This famous tale tells the story of a young boy's escape from an unhappy childhood into the adventures of adult life. Follow his dramatic journey as he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters: cruel Mr. Murdstone, formidable Aunt Betsey and worm-like Uriah Heep.

Genres: Classics

64 pages, Hardcover

Published June 1, 2008

About the author

Mary Sebag-Montefiore is an author of children's books and often adapts adult classics for children. She has rewritten everything from David Copperfield, Wuthering Heights and War and Peace. She is associated with Usborne.

Reviews

[Candida · Rating 5 out of 5]

I re-read this book after two deecades (read it in school) and I must say I struggled. The language doesn't make this an easy read. The one thing that kept me going was the 'knowledge' that it's a fantastic story. On another note, I'm not sure if this is unique to me or all mums, but I just could not get through the first bits where David gets ill teated by his step father (father in law) - I have a 7 year old boy so it was too much (mind you, I did know it had a happy ending and he escapes oppression, but I was crying and had to put the book down for several days before picking it up again!)And I did find Mr & Mrs Micamber very irritating (funny to some) - I felt they were dragging the story, especially towards the end. But in all - a fascinating story - loved it and am so glad I re-read it! Happy Reading

[Trin's Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book so many times as a kid. Made me cry. Loved it.

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu não li o livro original. Li apenas essa versão infantil para meus sobrinhos. Apesar de ser feito para crianças e ser bem ilustrado, o livro parece replicar os eventos narrados no livro original com fidelidade. Por essa razão, talvez ele seja um pouco chocante para crianças. Quando eu contei a história para minha sobrinha (traduzindo, enquanto lia), ela reclamou que "Nossa, todo mundo morre nessa história".
De todo modo, gostei do livro. Ele traz algumas coisas que são bem típicas da vida europeia no século XIX e possui personages que guardam algum nível de complexidade, com diferentes personalidades se desenrolando ao longo da trama.

[Aya Hmaida · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it a lot 💜, this was a children’s quick based book and I was longing for more details so I would love to read the full version and enjoy every part of it.

I think I’ll always admire Charles Dickens style of writing. He gives me the feels of family crisis, depression and happiness that no other author can give.

[Satwinder Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The flow of language describing scenes is a master's work.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book as bedtime reading for my kids, 6 & 8. They loved it, even though I thought some of the material was rather dark & dismal.