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Tom Sawyer (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Paperback – January 10, 1997
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Tom and Huck Finn conceal themselves in the town cemetery, where they witness a grave robbery and a murder. Later, the boys, feeling unappreciated, hide out on a forested island while the townspeople conduct a frantic search and finally mourn them as dead. The friends triumphantly return to town to attend their own funeral, in time for a dramatic trial for the graveyard murder. A three-day ordeal ensues when Tom and his sweetheart, Becky Thatcher, lose their way in the very cave that conceals the murderer.
With its hilarious accounts of boyish pranks and its shrewd assessments of human nature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has captivated generations of readers of all ages. This inexpensive edition of the classic novel offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity to savor a witty and action-packed account of small-town boyhood in a bygone era.
- Print length96 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5 x 0.2 x 7.99 inches
- PublisherDover Publications
- Publication dateJanuary 10, 1997
- ISBN-100486291561
- ISBN-13978-0486291567
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This affordable series features dozens of classic stories and poems for children ages 8 and up. Most feature the complete text but some have been adapted for young readers
Tom Sawyer
Specially abridged version of the beloved classic about a mischievous but well-meaning young lad who barely avoids calamity as he bounds along from one adventure to another. Memorable cast of characters includes Aunt Polly, Becky Thatcher, Huck Finn, Injun Joe, and others.
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Tom and Huck Finn conceal themselves in the town cemetery, where they witness a grave robbery and a murder. Later, the boys, feeling unappreciated, hide out on a forested island while the townspeople conduct a frantic search and finally mourn them as dead. The friends triumphantly return to town to attend their own funeral, in time for a dramatic trial for the graveyard murder. A three-day ordeal ensues when Tom and his sweetheart, Becky Thatcher, lose their way in the very cave that conceals the murderer.
With its hilarious accounts of boyish pranks and its shrewd assessments of human nature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has captivated generations of readers of all ages. This inexpensive edition of the classic novel offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity to savor a witty and action-packed account of small-town boyhood in a bygone era.
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- Publisher : Dover Publications (January 10, 1997)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 96 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0486291561
- ISBN-13 : 978-0486291567
- Reading age : 7 - 12 years, from customers
- Item Weight : 3.21 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.2 x 7.99 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #773,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,188 in Children's Classics
- #7,542 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books)
- #19,044 in Classic Literature & Fiction
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Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910). He was born and brought up in the American state of Missouri and, because of his father's death, he left school to earn his living when he was only twelve. He was a great adventurer and travelled round America as a printer; prospected for gold and set off for South America to earn his fortune. He returned to become a steam-boat pilot on the Mississippi River, close to where he had grown up. The Civil War put an end to steam-boating and Clemens briefly joined the Confederate army - although the rest of his family were Unionists! He had already tried his hand at newspaper reporting and now became a successful journalist. He started to use the alias Mark Twain during the Civil War and it was under this pen name that he became a famous travel writer. He took the name from his steam-boat days - it was the river pilots' cry to let their men know that the water was two fathoms deep.
Mark Twain was always nostalgic about his childhood and in 1876 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was published, based on his own experiences. The book was soon recognised as a work of genius and eight years later the sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was published. The great writer Ernest Hemingway claimed that 'All modern literature stems from this one book.'
Mark Twain was soon famous all over the world. He made a fortune from writing and lost it on a typesetter he invented. He then made another fortune and lost it on a bad investment. He was an impulsive, hot-tempered man but was also quite sentimental and superstitious. He was born when Halley's Comet was passing the Earth and always believed he would die when it returned - this is exactly what happened.
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Customers find the book engaging and entertaining for all ages. They appreciate the vivid illustrations that depict the life of American kids in the 1870s. The characters are described as spellbinding, lively, and honest. The humor and sarcastic tone are enjoyed by readers. Overall, it's considered a good value for money.
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Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the plot sensational, characters spellbinding, and writing timeless. The book is described as funny, adventurous, and inspirational. Readers appreciate the nice edition at a good price.
"...The story is unabridged, provided in full original text. It is positively rich with watercolor illustrations by Robert Ingpen...." Read more
"...I got paperbacks. Of course we all (I hope) know that the stories are excellent, which is why i felt compelled to comment on the style of the..." Read more
"...It's a grand tale told on a grand scale and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure in the Americana vein. **..." Read more
"The plot is sensational, the characters are spellbinding, the writing is engaging...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find the characters compelling and lifelike, making it a worthwhile read. The narrator does a good job of bringing the classic to life.
"...I realized it had been so long ago since reading it. A short, fun, read. I do appreciate Mark Twains' descriptive writing...." Read more
"...All in all, the Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a fantastic read and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful adventure." Read more
"...A great investment to encourage reading, creative writing and most especially time with your children reading together!!..." Read more
"...(which also helps them visualize and ultimately improves comprehension)...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book for kids. They find it engaging and entertaining, providing hours of family entertainment. The book is fun to read aloud together and mentally exhilarating.
"...For less money than a video game this book will provide hours of family entertainment. I hope my son will be inspired to read it again and again...." Read more
"...I realized it had been so long ago since reading it. A short, fun, read. I do appreciate Mark Twains' descriptive writing...." Read more
"...but for most readers (young and old), this is simply a great adventure. Whether you're fourteen or forty, you'll love this book. Highly recommended." Read more
"...mom of five and a nanny to many this book can be appreciated and enjoyed for many, many years...." Read more
Customers appreciate the illustrations in this book. They find the pictures vividly depicting the life of American kids in the 1870s. The text is witty and exciting, with perfect detail. The illustrations are colorful and entertaining. The edition looks handsome enough and has a ribbon bookmark. While the text is small, the books contain black and white illustrations by an artist who is highly recommended.
"...The inclusion of a pale blue place marking ribbon is a lovely touch. There is a thoughtful biography of Mark Twain proceeding the story...." Read more
"...The text is smallish, and the books contain black and white illustrations. They look nice together and are similarly designed and the same size...." Read more
"...The illustrations really bring the story to life. And the story is of course riveting. A GREAT classic!!..." Read more
"...(so they can listen while I read), and I love that half of the pages in these series are pictures..." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development. They find the plot engaging and the characters captivating. The narrator is described as phenomenal and the voice actor as authentic. Twain's writing style is described as perceptive and brings the reader back to the 19th century.
"The plot is sensational, the characters are spellbinding, the writing is engaging...." Read more
"...Again a wonderful classic presented in such a way to rival the characters and plot...." Read more
"...Huckleberry Finn was also an interesting character, and when he and Tom met up, you better watch out, because trouble was coming to town!..." Read more
"...I find the characters so life-like, so compelling I feel I've known them...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They appreciate the verbal ironies and sarcastic tones between Tom and Huck. The book is described as an entertaining mystery novel with a dry sense of humor and amusing story of a young boy.
"...It's definitely the funnier of the two novels, even though it deals with the very real dangers of running off alone, thieves, murderers, and even..." Read more
"...of about 12, I think, should be able to enjoy the finer English and subtle humor...." Read more
"...to so you can tackle the dialect - which is critical as there is much humor, commentary and richness in it and that makes the story all the more..." Read more
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Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They say it's a good price for this classic and a good buy.
"...So we read classics aloud together as a family. For less money than a video game this book will provide hours of family entertainment...." Read more
"A great American classic! In particular this edition is worth every penny! The pages are of thick cardstock and the dust jacket is just fantastic!..." Read more
"...engaged every page, and caused me too lose precious sleep; but it was worth it, just like the treasure at the very end." Read more
"Price is good, but that's it. The fonts are to small not comfortable for senior eye's, I'd pass this up." Read more
Customers have different views on the writing style. Some find it engaging and easy to read, with simple language and fine English. Others find the vocabulary difficult, the font small, and the text condensed. The prose is described as an awakening reminder of a more colorful use of the English language.
"...The story is unabridged, provided in full original text. It is positively rich with watercolor illustrations by Robert Ingpen...." Read more
"...The text is smallish, and the books contain black and white illustrations. They look nice together and are similarly designed and the same size...." Read more
"...It was long-winded, confusing, and was written in an odd dialect that sometimes made it very difficult to discern what the author was saying...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2011This review applies specifically to the April 2010, Sterling Edition, illustrated by Robert Ingpen:
I'm beginning to feel quite frustrated with the limited publishing information given to books on Amazon. For example, most books where you may click to "look inside" will default to the most common paperback. For books like Tom Sawyer, that is fine if you need the book for high school English class, where any copy cheap enough to write notes in the margins will do. I wanted a copy of Tom Sawyer to keep and love. I saw this publication on Amazon, but it had so little info and the one review given was a single sentence about the general value of Twain's story. The truth is, one doesn't buy this particular printing unless one is already convinced of it's literary excellency! So I am about to do Amazon a huge favor by telling you what it didn't tell me. For about $15, the asking price at the time of this review, you can invest in a real treat for your self or someone you love and wish to inspire.
This printing was meant to mark the one hundredth anniversary of Twain's death (2010). The story is unabridged, provided in full original text. It is positively rich with watercolor illustrations by Robert Ingpen. I just skimmed through the book looking for one that I especially liked, but I couldn't pick just one. In design, they are exactly as I would have dreamed them to be. Barefoot Tom, balancing a piece of straw on his nose, Huck Finn with a dead cat, Tom and puppy in church, Injun Joe- terrifying....each one pulls me in to read the text. The fabulous, wrapping cover art is also printed at the end of the book, so won't be lost if the dust jacket is damaged. The sewn binding is well constructed and the book lays nearly flat when open, so you may enjoy all of the pictures and layout without damaging the book. The inclusion of a pale blue place marking ribbon is a lovely touch. There is a thoughtful biography of Mark Twain proceeding the story. Also, provided are the author's and illustrators notes.
I have a boy, six going on seven. He is a reader and is happy to consume Magic Tree House and Box Car Children books at alarming speed under the covers at night when he is supposed to be asleep. I'll admit I was missing our former habit of reading together. So we read classics aloud together as a family. For less money than a video game this book will provide hours of family entertainment. I hope my son will be inspired to read it again and again. It will have a place in our library and be a reference for years to come. It is heirloom quality. It would make a very special gift to a favorite boy of any age. In fact, I am considering getting another copy for my father, who loves Twain.
Incidentally, not being able to ascertain the quality of this book through the Amazon web site, I went to a little local bookstore where I could put my hands on it first. I ended up buying it there, paying full price- about $5 more than Amazon was asking. They wrapped the book for free in nice heavy paper and since there was no shipping- I think I came out better for it. Before my son had opened this package, he knew it was a book to be awed by. Awesome it is- mostly for Mark Twains' masterful kntting of prose, but also for the cover and publishing.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013I am writing this review primarily because I was having trouble deciphering from the descriptions which editions would make a nice "set" of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. This is an excellent "set":
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Unabridged and Illustrated (Piccadilly Classics) and The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (Unabridged And Illustrated) [Paperback]
The text is smallish, and the books contain black and white illustrations. They look nice together and are similarly designed and the same size. I got paperbacks.
Of course we all (I hope) know that the stories are excellent, which is why i felt compelled to comment on the style of the particular edition. I bought them for a high school freshman and I think they are just about the right amount of "grown up' but with just enough pictures to help make them (in particular Huck Finn, which can be a harder read) a little more teen-friendly. The illustrations in no way turn these into 'childrens books' so I don't think that she will feel too old to read them. Of course, the books, and in particular Tom Sawyer, could be read by younger kids, i'm just focusing on what is sometimes known as the "cool factor."
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025I read this in preparation for James. I realized it had been so long ago since reading it. A short, fun, read. I do appreciate Mark Twains' descriptive writing. You feel like you know the village and the people.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2007"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was Twain's somewhat serious tale of a boy coming of age on the Mississippi River. It was also a wonderful social commentary of the times in which it takes place. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," on the other hand, gives us a fun glimpse into the life of one young boy in a fictitious town on the Mississippi River in Missouri. It's definitely the funnier of the two novels, even though it deals with the very real dangers of running off alone, thieves, murderers, and even slacking off on memorizing Sunday school verses. Tom gets into trouble without even thinking about it. He, Huck Finn and a wonderful cast of characters spend their days cutting class, playing pirates, pretending to be Robin Hood, get lost in a cave and even hunt for treasure. It's a grand tale told on a grand scale and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure in the Americana vein.
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One character that I'd like to single out is the murderous Injun Joe. As loving and protective as Jim is in "Huck Finn," Joe is completely the opposite. He strikes fear into Tom and all of his friends and is the primary catalyst for much of the second half of the book. He's one of the best villains around and his fate (as far as children's books are concerned) is one of the most upsetting. It's amazing how Twain could find a perfect fit for such a wicked character in such a fun book.
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I'm sure that an intellectual could digest this book in greater style than I and reveal countless points on morality, religion, ethics, etc., but for most readers (young and old), this is simply a great adventure. Whether you're fourteen or forty, you'll love this book. Highly recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024The plot is sensational, the characters are spellbinding, the writing is engaging.
Chain of events is priceless and there are enough turns to keep the reader guessing right till the final reveal.
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- JohnGReviewed in Canada on December 6, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Sawyer adventures
Such a good read about the troubles Tom would get into .
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NashReviewed in Mexico on August 24, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente empastado!
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micheleReviewed in Italy on December 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro
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- Grotz, UrsulaReviewed in Germany on October 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Auch dieses Buch gehört zur MacMillanCollector's Library
I just love this book.
- Russell BeerReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read
First read it 65 years ago, enjoying the lightness of subject.