Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Kingfisher (September 30, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0753454785
ISBN-13: 978-0753454787
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
The setting of Tom Sawyer is from late 1800’s to early 1900’s, so you’d expect this book to be old fashioned. You know the type. Old english words, and the use of old words or objects. But to my suprise, the book had a present day feeling. The book could have taken place in the 1990’s and be virtually the same. The characters are detailed and realistic. They dont do or say anything out of the ordinary. It gives you the feeling of being there. The setting and the plot are very well done as well. The activities are very well timed. They dont happen all at once. Also the things they get into can be from spooky to suspenceful to halarious. Overall I really recommend this book.
From the Publisher
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. –This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Inside Flap Copy
Join Tom Sawyer’s wild adventures along the banks of the Mississippi River in this exciting addition to the Step into Classics line. Tom and his best friend, Huck Finn, share exciting make-believe escapades as treasure hunters, swashbuckling pirates, and soldiers in battle. They also unwittingly become real-life witnesses to a terrible crime! –This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From the Back Cover
“Twain had a greater effect than any other writer on the evolution of American prose.” –This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Katherine Paterson’s international fame rests not only on her widely acclaimed novels but also on her efforts to promote literacy in the U.S. and abroad. A two-time winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, she was the 1998 recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal and was recently given the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts by her home state of Vermont. Her latest novel for Clarion was The Same Stuff as Stars. She lives in Barre, Vermont, where part of this story takes place. Katherine Paterson is the recipient of the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which celebrates her life’s work. Claire Fletcher gained acclaim with her first picture book, The Snow Angel.