David Copperfield: Charles Dickens' Classics

by Anne de Graaf (Adaptor), Charles Dickens (Creator), José Pérez Montero (Illustrator)

These favorite Dickens classics take young readers through nineteenth-century England and demonstrate solid timeless values needed today.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Literature

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Pumkin pie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a different version of this book, but I still think that it will count, right? Honestly, I don't think that this book was the best ever; I'd give it a two-and-a-half star rating. The part about David's mother... well, let's just say that it wasn't the prettiest picture you could put into an 11 year-old's head. But, other than that, it was a good read about a boy growing up, and all the advantages that come with it. I couldn't put it down!

[Rachel Thompson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is, without a doubt, the worst book I have ever forced myself to read. Granted, I was in sixth or seventh grade at the time--and perhaps the book has some merit through the ideas of an adult. Yet, every time I think about this book, I vomit a little in my mouth. It probably doesn't deserve a re-read.

[Dean · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked some of the characters and how they came in and out of the story
I listened to this book and typically develop an ear for the dialogue and the accent but I must admit, I found it intermittent and work to comprehend the finer details of what was going on, which I’m sure took away from the book
I am a Dickens fan, from his stories to his characters and how he writes but this book at times a bit overwritten for me
Not ruling out the time of year or how I was feeling at the time when I read it
I will be interested to speak with persons who really enjoyed this book and there views on it

Yours Truly
Humbug!!!!

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

In preparation for Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead, I thought that I should read this one. I accidentally got a children's retelling, but figured that works. Good to get familiar withthe story.

[Jesus Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro que me parece mas dibujado (por un pintor prestigioso) que escrito. Todos los personajes estan tan bien descritos!! Y ademas son muchos. Un libro que cuenta muchas historias y que se lee con placer y da pena acabarlo me ha encantado

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I respect it more than I loved it. The cast is memorable and the writing is often brilliant, but the length and digressions wore me down at times. Still, it’s an important classic and worth reading if you’re in the mood for a big Victorian life story.

[Esteban Martos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es uno de los grandes clásicos de Charles Dickens, como en muchas de sus obras es una crítica a la sociedad inglesa en tiempos del autor, la hipocresía y el clasismo

[Allen Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad I read this work of art.

[Bliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved it

[Eline Masson · Rating 2 out of 5]

plain
2.5 ⭐

[Christa Ruhnke · Rating 5 out of 5]

book clu read
well written
listened to the book
narrator did a really good job

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I'm a Tartar," said the man with a wooden leg.
He's a Tartar, she's a Tartar, wouldn't you like to be a Tartar too?"
What can one say? It's a classic and who couldn't be sympathetic to David Copperfield (NOT the illusionist). Dickens is simply a fine storyteller, even if he has a funny name. (It was the best of names, it was the worst of names. I know different book).

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book I read is paperback and is only 239 pages. It is geared for younger readers but does have a lot of the story to it. I have never read one of his books before and since I bought these for my boys to read I thought I would read them, also. A Classic

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a corker! Dickens makes amazing use of language and his social commentary is second to none. I am happy to forgive his sentimental tendencies in light of his amazing ability to combine the words of the English language. His sum is indeed greater than it's parts!

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE Dickens to read IMO. I loved this book and I recommend it highly to any reader. A beautifully written classic with all the description and imagination you would expect from this master of literature from the olde country.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is dreadful to consider a "review" of Dickens. It is the perfect time to read Dickens - hope in the face of despair and all those remarkably salient characters. Helps to have read Dickens in more than a perfunctory manner if you plan to see Slumdog Millionaire.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! What a delightful book!

[Prateeksha S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely characters. You'd want to just be amongst them.

[Pat Beyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's alright... If you're into old stuff.

[Alex Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books. It is brilliant and inspiring.

[Carol Wagers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I 1st read this in the mid 1960's, and have read it again several times. I love it.

[Susan D/]

One of the favorites of my young years; I still have mental pictures of the characters--who could forget the Murdstones, the Micawbers, Uriah Heep?

[Lauri]

Another great novel by Dickens. The characters in this book are so funny and you see people like this everywhere.

[Mtbruin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this twenty years ago or more. Now I'm reading again. I remember from before: "Barkis is willin'."

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It took a little while for me to get into, but then I was hooked.
This is an amazing story of people and relationships.

[Samana]

i learned abt life of an orphan. the pictures were damn good

[Amanda Rollins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dickens is my favorite author. His charater portrayals are realistic and deep. The story line is enjoyable. His stories are always rich.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tis the season to re-read Dickens. Poor poor Davy.

[Nur]

This book shows allot how a boy or a any child can suffer and be lonely!!

[Hillary · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite classics, heartfelt,inspiring, with high drama! I definately recommend it!