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 and misery and cruelty. But he also finds laughter and kindness, trust and friendship ...and love.
1. David Copperfield's childhood
2. David is sent away to school
3. David the orphan
4. David and his aunt
5. David meets old friends again
6. David falls in love
7. Good news and bad news for David
8. David's new life
9. David gets married
10. Death and discovery