The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Sparkling with mischief, jumping with youthful adventure, Mark Twain's <i>Tom Sawyer</i> 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, <i>Huckleberry Finn</i>, 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, <i>Tom Sawyer</i> is the work of a master storyteller performing in his shirt sleeves, using his best talents to everyone's delight.