Although David 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 laghter and kindness, trust and friendship... and love. Čítanka z edície Oxford Bookworms Library, úroveň 5 (1800 kľúčových slov), celkový počet slov 24700. Anglický text.