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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A Novel
by Mark TwainNominated as one of America&’s best-loved novels by PBS&’s The Great American ReadThis irresistible tale of the adventures of two friends growing up in frontier America is one of Mark Twain&’s most popular novels. The farcical, colorful, and poignant escapades of Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn brilliantly depict the humor and pathos of growing up on the geographic and cultural rim of nineteenth-century America. Originally intended for children, the book transcends genre in its magical depiction of innocence and possibility, and is now regarded as one of Twain&’s masterpieces.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Union Square Kids Unabridged Classics)
by Mark TwainWho could forget the pranks, the adventures, the sheer fun of Tom Sawyer? It’s something every child should experience and every child will love. From Tom’s sly trickery with the whitewashed fence—when he cleverly manipulates everyone so they happily do his work for him—to his and Becky Thatcher’s calamities in Bat Cave, the enjoyment just never ends. The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen, who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & Judy Inc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theater and performing arts. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is a theater set and costume designer and contributed advice on the period clothing for the illustrations.Scott created these drawings in scratchboard an engraving medium which evokes the look of popular art from the period of these stories. Scratchboard is an illustration board with a specifically prepared surface of hard white chalk. A thin layer of black ink is rolled over the surface, and lines are drawn by hand with a sharp knife by scraping through the ink layer to expose the white surface underneath. The finished drawings are then scanned and the color is added digitally.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Paul BaenderThis landmark anniversary edition contains a selection of Twain's hard-to-find letters and notes expressing his always-engaging opinions on the publication of Tom Sawyer.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Paul Bænder John C. GerberThis is Mark Twain's first novel about Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, and it has become one of the world's best-loved books. It is a fond reminiscence of life in Hannibal, Missouri, an evocation of Mark Twain's own boyhood along the banks of the Mississippi during the 1840s. "Most of the adventures recorded in this book really occurred," he tells us. This is a book one never forgets: Tom whitewashing Aunt Polly's fence, Tom and Huck's dreadful oath, their cure for warts ("spunk water" and dead cats), Tom's puppy love for Becky Thatcher, the boys playing "pirate" on Jackson's Island. Edited and introduced by John C. Gerber, Paul Baender
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn; Tom Sawyer Abroad; Tom Sawyer, Detective (Aladdin Classics)
by Mark Twain Bruce BrooksHere is the story of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly; a tale of adventures, pranks, playing hookey, and summertime fun. Written by the author sometimes called "the Lincoln of literature," The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was surprisingly neither a critical nor a financial success when it was first published in 1876. It was Mark Twain's first novel. However, since then Tom Sawyer has become his most popular work, enjoying dramatic, film, and even Broadway musical interpretations.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Guy Cardwell John Seelye"'There comes a time in every boy's life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure'" Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relations. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe? BACKSTORY: Find out some fascinating facts about the author and have a go at a game of marbles!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Robert ManiquisEnriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work.<P> Originally published in 1876, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the classic tale of a carefree and courageous boy’s coming-of-age in a rural Mississippi River town. Tom and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, are two of literature’s most enduring and treasured creations.<P> Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author’s personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research.<P> Read with confidence.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn; Tom Sawyer Abroad; Tom Sawyer, Detective
by Mark Twain R. Kent RasmussenThe classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades--from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe--Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Geoffrey Sanborn Robert TiltonPerhaps the best-loved nineteenth-century American novel, Mark Twain’s tale of boyhood adventure overflows with comedy, warmth, and slapstick energy. It brings to life and array of irresistible characters—the awesomely self-confident Tom, his best buddy Huck Finn, indulgent Aunt Polly, and the lovely, beguiling Becky—as well as such unforgettable incidents as whitewashing a fence, swearing an oath in blood, and getting lost in a dark and labyrinthine cave. Below Tom Sawyer’s sunny surface lurk hints of a darker reality, of youthful innocence and naïveté confronting the cruelty, hypocrisy, and foolishness of the adult world—a theme that would become more pronounced in Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Despite such suggestions, Tom Sawyer remains Twain’s joyful ode to the endless possibilities of childhood.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain Lorri UngarettiWith its high-interest adaptations of classic literature and plays, this Pacemaker Classic inspires reading success and further exploration for all students. These classics are skillfully adapted into concise, softcover books of 80-136 pages. Each retains the integrity and tone of the original book. Interest Level: 5-12 Reading Level: 3-4
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain True WilliamsMark Twain called his 1876 novel a "hymn to boyhood," and it remains an archetypal vision of small-town America before the Civil War. Readers of all ages delight in its humorous narrative voice, as mischievous and good-hearted as Tom Sawyer himself. This inexpensive hardcover edition is the only version that features the endearing illustrations from the original publication.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Abridged)
by Martin Woodside Mark TwainFollowing Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series:Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price. "Tom Sawyer liked adventures, which means he was always getting in trouble. "Searching for treasure, witnessing a murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing his work, running away with Huckleberry Finn--Tom Sawyer's antics and mischief-making are sheer, child-pleasing delight. Every boy and girl should experience the joy and fun of this classic tale.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (An Adapted Classic)
by Mark TwainThe classic boy-hero of American literature. Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is the bane of the old, the hero of the young. There were some in his dusty old Mississippi town who believed he would be President, if he escaped a hanging. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark TwainTHE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Take a lighthearted, nostalgic trip to a simpler time, seen through the eyes of a very special boy named Tom Sawyer. It is a dreamlike summertime world of hooky and adventure, pranks and punishment, villains and first love, filled with memorable characters. Adults and young readers alike continue to enjoy this delightful classic of the promise and dreams of youth from one of America's most beloved authors. ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN He has no mother, his father is a brutal drunkard, and he sleeps in a barrel. He's Huck Finn-liar, sometime thief, and rebel against respectability. But when Huck meets a runaway slave named Jim, his life changes forever. On their exciting flight down the Mississippi aboard a raft, the boy nobody wanted matures into a young man of courage and conviction. As Ernest Hemingway said of this glorious novel, "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. " With an Introduction by Shelley Fisher Fishkin and a New Afterword .
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (e-bundle)
by Mark TwainAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Here is a light-hearted excursion into boyhood, a nostalgic return to the simple, rural Missouri world of Tom Sawyer, his Aunt Polly, and his friends Huck Finn and Becky. It is a dreamlike world of summertime and hooky, pranks and punishments, villains and desperate adventure, seen through the eyes of a very special boy. For adults it re-creates the vanished dreams of youth. For younger readers it unveils the boundaries of tantalizing horizons still to come. And for everyone, it reveals the heart and mind of one of America's greatly loved writers. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - He has no mother, his father is a brutal drunkard, and he sleeps in a hogshead. He's Huck Finn, a homeless waif, a liar and thief on occasion, and a casual rebel against respectability. But on the day that he encounters a runaway slave named Jim, Huck also finds love, acceptance, and responsibility. And it is during the course of the exciting and moving story of these two outcasts fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft that the boy nobody wants becomes a human being with a sense of his own destiny and the courage to choose between the conventional world and the person who needs him the most. As Ernest Hemingway said of this glorious novel: "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. " Book jacket.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Literary Touchstone Edition, Unabridged)
by Mark TwainThis Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader contend with Twain's themes and Tom's journey into adolescence. Originally published in 1876, Mark Twain's Adventures of Tom Sawyer is based upon the author's own childhood experiences living in Hannibal, Missouri. For over a century, readers have delighted in the imaginative adventures and superstitious practices of the young characters. Episodes like the whitewashing of the fence and Tom and Becky's adventure in the cave have become ingrained in popular culture, making the novel one of the most famous works of American literature.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SparkNotes Literature Guide (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series #13)
by SparkNotesThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer SparkNotes Literature Guide by Mark Twain Making the reading experience fun! When a paper is due, and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes:An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written.16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary termsStep-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essayA feature on how not to plagiarize
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Treasury of Illustrated Classics)
by Mark Twain Tracy ChristopherIn the 1800s, a young boy and his friends explore caves, hunt for treasure, whitness a murder, visit a haunted house, and go on other adventures. An abridged version of the classic story adapted for young readers.
The Adventures of Treacle: The First Day Out
by Taylor RichardsThe Adventures of Treacle: The First Day Out is an enchanting rhyming story that captivates both young independent readers and those who love a good bedtime tale. Join the mischievous little rabbit, Treacle, on his unexpected adventure as he finds himself outside his hutch and exploring the world beyond the fence. As Treacle encounters various new friends, young readers are invited to discover the outside world alongside him, experiencing the thrill and excitement of new adventures. Beautiful illustrations bring the story to life, encouraging children to guess who Treacle might meet next on his journey. This story is not just about exploration; it’s a tale of laughter, friendship, and the joys of playtime. As Treacle ventures further from the safety of his home, he learns valuable lessons about companionship and fun. The suspense builds as the day draws to a close, leaving readers wondering: will Treacle return to his hutch, or will his newfound friendships persuade him to stay? While not explicitly mentioned in the narrative, there’s an additional delightful challenge for young readers: can they spot the items that the hare drops during their adventure? The Adventures of Treacle: The First Day Out is a delightful read that combines fun, friendship, and a hint of mystery, sure to be treasured by children and adults alike.
The Adventures of Treyce and Pop-Pop!
by D. MilesJoin the adventure of a lifetime in this heartwarming children&’s book that will take young readers on an exciting journey filled with important lessons about morals and values. Follow Treyce and his Pop-Pop (Grandfather) as they encounter challenges and obstacles that will teach them important life lessons about kindness, honesty, and friendship. With colorful illustrations and a fun storyline, this book will capture the imaginations of young readers and leave a lasting impression on their hearts. A must-read for parents who want to instill positive values in their children, this book will teach young ones the importance of making good choices and being a kind and compassionate person. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey that will inspire and teach young minds.
The Adventures of Ulysses (Point)
by Bernard EvslinThe legendary voyage of one of Greek mythology's greatest heroesUlysses is the sharpest tactician among the Greeks and the brains behind the Trojan Horse, the ruse that fooled the Trojans and led to the end of the ten-year Trojan War. The Greeks have won, and Ulysses finally sails for home, his ships loaded with treasure. But his journey will be a long and arduous one. He has greatly angered Poseidon, god of the sea, who in his wrath awakens monsters of the deep. Now Ulysses must battle his way home through the worst perils imaginable. In an epic, decade-long journey, Ulysses matches wits and strength with the man-eating Sirens, a Cyclops, the witch-goddess Circe, and a slew of other deadly foes. His wife and son, meanwhile, desperately seek news of him, but begin to believe he was lost at sea. Will they wait for his return, or will his wife remarry?
The Adventures of Ulysses
by Bernard EvslinThe legendary adventures of the Greek king&’s epic journey come to life in a modern retelling of The Odyssey that&’s &“an unmitigated delight&” (School Library Journal). In their ten-year siege of Troy, the Greeks claim victory thanks to the cunning wit of Ulysses, King of Ithaca, who devised the infamous Trojan Horse. Now, with the epic war finally finished, Ulysses sets sail for home—but his journey will be long and arduous. Having angered Poseidon, god of the sea, Ulysses and his men are thrown off course by a raging storm and forced to wander the perilous world for another ten years. On his epic trek, Ulysses must match wits and strength with man-eating Sirens, a towering Cyclops, the witch-goddess Circe, and a slew of other deadly foes. Meanwhile, in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, contend with a rowdy mob of suitors who have taken over their home in an attempt to usurp the absent ruler&’s place.
The Adventures of Ulysses: Designed As A Supplement To The Adventures Of Telemachus (Classics To Go)
by Charles LambA shortened version of The Odyssey intended for children, edited and recast by early 19th century educator Charles Lamb. (Goodreads)
The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Thornton W. BurgessWhen Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his friends, especially Happy Jack Squirrel, Unc' manages to find a way out of his difficult situation.Master storyteller Thornton Burgess beguiles young readers and nature lovers with another tale about the delightful creatures of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows.
Adventures of Uncle Wiggily: Adventures Of The Rabbit Gentleman With The Mother (Dover Children's Classics)
by Howard Garis Louis WisaGenerations of children and adults have thrilled to the adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, the gentleman rabbit. These heartwarming tales from a century ago recount Uncle Wiggily's devotion to helping children and animals--and himself--out of perilous scrapes. The wise old rabbit saves the day, using a combination of wit, sincerity, positive thinking, and other timeless virtues.This beautiful keepsake edition features 19 of Uncle Wiggily's most popular exploits, all accompanied by vivid colorful versions of the original illustrations. The two-color images have been given new life with wonderfully vibrant tones that add to the fun of Uncle Wiggily's adventures. Join the old gentleman rabbit's family circle--including Sammie and Susie Littletail, the bunny children; the puppies Jackie and Peetie Bow-Wow; and Billie and Johnnie Bushytail, the squirrel boys--for fun in their forest home. And when Dr. Possum advises Uncle Wiggily to travel, you, too, can come along to discover other fields and forests and meet new friends.