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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

(Adventures of Tom Sawyer)

By Mark Twain

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| Paperback | 9780553211283

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Sparkling with mischief, jumping with youthful adventure, Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer is one of the most splendid re-creations of childhood in all of literature. It is a lighthearted romp, full of humor and warmth. It shares with its sequel, Huckleberry Finn, not only a set of unforgettablContinue

Sparkling with mischief, jumping with youthful adventure, Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer is one of the most splendid re-creations of childhood in all of literature. It is a lighthearted romp, full of humor and warmth. It shares with its sequel, Huckleberry Finn, not only a set of unforgettable characters--Tom, Huck, Aunt Polly and others--but a profound understanding of humanity as well. Through such hilarious scenes as the famous fence-whitewashing incident, Twain gives a portrait--perceptive yet tender--of a humanity rendered foolish by his own aspirations and obsessions. Written as much for adults as for young boys and girls, Tom Sawyer is the work of a master storyteller performing in his shirt sleeves, using his best talents to everyone's delight.

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  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead

    Recently there have been a series of novels that for many readers have stood the test of time; classics such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice have stuck in the minds of readers around the world. This time to add amusement writers have used the or ... (read full critics)

    sfsite published on Mon, 17 Jan 2011

  • Book Review: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead by Mark Twain and Don Borchert Share

    Mark Twain (aka Samuel Clemens) always struck me as an open-minded gentleman with a strong sense of humor and an incredible ability to spin a tale. As a youth, I read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee ... (read full critics)

    blogcritics published on Fri, 8 Oct 2010

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    For children everywhere

    After the first few chapters of episodic adventures to give us some background to Tom Sawyer, the plot develops and turns into a nice, unambitious tale of childhood. I can't help but feel that Twain meant this to be read by children as well, as it seems to be a guide on how to have fun without getti ... (continue)

    After the first few chapters of episodic adventures to give us some background to Tom Sawyer, the plot develops and turns into a nice, unambitious tale of childhood. I can't help but feel that Twain meant this to be read by children as well, as it seems to be a guide on how to have fun without getting into too much trouble.

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    Daniel Peachey said on Jun 19, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | 1 feedback

  • Enjoyable read although you definitely get a peek into that time's unconscious racist viewpoints.

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    Carobookie said on Jul 24, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • another book from my childhood...what do I remember about it? it's not half as involving as the Treasure Island, not a bad reading either. It left me that typical taste of English literature (not all though, sure), slightly depressing even when it's supposed to be light.

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    Raffaella Silvestri said on Aug 23, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • I believe I read this on my own. As I recall, Huckleberry Finn was required, but Tom Sawyer was not. I read Tom Sawyer (although not this edition) during the summer.

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    Batona said on Apr 1, 2007 | Add your feedback

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