France, 1815. Jean Valjean leaves prison after nineteen years. These are dangerous and troubled times, and life is hard. Valjean must begin a new life, but how can he escape his past, and his enemy, Inspector Javert? This story for Bookworms is loosely based on the famous novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, one of France's greatest writers. The novel was written in 1862, and the story has been retold many times in a musical, in plays for radio and theatre, and in more than fifty films for television and cinema.

    Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world wide reputation for high quality storytelling and a great reading experience. Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills. Experts recognize Oxford Bookworms as the most consistent series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story very important for fluent reading and extensive reading. There's a wide choice of titles too, something for everyone.

1. Jean Valjean
2. Fantine
3. Cosette
4. Marius
5. Love and Rebellion
6. The Barricades
7. Love and Death

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