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Twain called this story a "hymn to boyhood". Loved by all ages in countless renditions in all media. A classic piece of American literature.

This humorous and nostalgic novel takes the listener back to the carefree days of boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, where Mark Twain grew up.

Just what did boys do in a small Midwestern town during the mid-1800s, a time when there were no televisions, no arcades, and no videos? They whitewashed fences, floated down rivers, traded marbles, formed secret societies, smoked pipes, and, on occasion, managed to attend their own funerals.

As a classic and beloved figure in the history of American literature, Mark Twain has warmed the hearts of millions with his powerful stories and world-famous adventures. As a celebration of his immense literary legacy, this collection brings together his most popular stories, providing contemporary readers with a profound glimpse into the literature of the past. With whimsical characters including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, these stories are a rich collection of imaginative prose, sharp wit, and adventures that shed light on all aspects of the human condition.

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (published in 1876) is a very well-known and popular story concerning American youth. Mark Twain's lively tale of the scrapes and adventures of boyhood is set in St. Petersburg, Missouri, where Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn have the kinds of adventures many boys can imagine: racing bugs during class, impressing girls, especially Becky Thatcher, with fights and stunts in the schoolyard, getting lost in a cave, and playing pirates on the Mississippi River.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer accompanies Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night, where they witness a trio of body snatchers getting into a fight. When one of the men is killed, they overhear the murderer’s plans to bury a box of treasure. What follows is a an adventure of a lifetime, as Tom and Huck search for the hidden treasure.

A classic tale of the journeys and challenges faced by young boys unravels in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The energetic Tom - who lives with his aunt - is frequently made to do things that he simply does not want to do; namely, going to school and to church. His days off are Saturdays, but when he misbehaves, even those are taken away from him by Aunt Polly. Yet after Tom and his friends witness a murder, for whom the wrong person is blamed, his summer of adventures truly begins.

"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.

Whether he's sneaking doughnuts, mooning over a pretty girl, or snookering the local boys to do his work for him, Tom Sawyer is the consummate schemer - but his charm and easygoing nature keep him from being in anyone's bad graces for long. However, when Tom teams up with his friend Huck Finn, their sleepy Missouri town had better watch out.

If your best friend is named Huckleberry Finn, and there's a girl in your life named Becky Thatcher, a villain named Injun Joe, and you and your friends get into all kinds of mischief and adventures, then you must be that ever-lovin' charmer from Missouri, Tom Sawyer!

Step into the barefoot days of childhood adventure with Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought to life through the warm, vibrant narration of Michael Lyons. Join mischievous Tom, his loyal friend Huck Finn, and sweet Becky Thatcher as they navigate life along the Mississippi River—where painting fences becomes a masterclass in persuasion, cave exploring turns perilous, and dreams of pirate gold stir the imagination. This classic tale captures the restless spirit of youth with humor, heart, and a keen eye for the joys and misadventures that shape us.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840 in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy. In the novel, Tom Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best selling of any of Twain's works during his lifetime. Although overshadowed by its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the book is considered a masterpiece of American literature.

Tom Sawyer is an orphaned boy who lives together with his kindhearted aunt Polly. Although his poor aunt takes good care of him, Tom grows up to be rebellious who comes up with a new plan for troublemaking every day. He steals snacks, comes home late, lies to his friends, tricks them into giving him various things and each time he manages to get away with it. But when he falls in love with a girl and tries to win her heart, he gets into even bigger trouble.

मार्क ट्वेन का प्रसिद्ध उपन्यास 'तोम सॉयर'।

Издание содержит четыре повести Марка Твена о приключениях Тома Сойера и его друзей.

The best selling of any of Twains’s works during his lifetime. A masterpiece of American literature. The adventures of a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The preamble to Twain’s most famous work, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Els records dinfantesa i de joventut serveixen d inspiració a Mark Twain per a escriure Les aventures den Tom Sawyer, ambientades en una petita localitat a la vora del riu Mississipí, com la que va veure créixer lescriptor en els primers anys de la seva vida (Hannibal). En aquella època existia lesclavitud en aquella regió, lestat de Missouri, al sud dels Estats Units.

Mark Twain's masterpiece of juvenile literature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Published by Theo Holland.

Here are three of the most celebrated works of Mark Twain collected in a single volume. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court bring you an interesting array of exciting characters and entertaining adventures that have been precious to readers for years.

Esta obra de Mark Twain relata la vida de Tom, un niño que vive en una ciudad pequeña del suroeste de Estados Unidos a orillas del Mississippi. Criado por su tía Polly, que lo quiere de corazón, pero que lo somete a una disciplina que a él se le hace absurda y desagradable. Tom contempla el mundo de una manera muy diferente a como lo hacen los adultos con los que tiene que convivir.

汤姆·索亚是个聪明又调皮的男孩，鬼点子极多。机缘巧合，他与好朋友哈克在墓地中目睹了一起凶杀案。因为害怕凶手，他们到荒岛上做起了海盗，甚至参加了自己的葬礼。他们与坏人斗智斗勇，而且发现了坏人的宝藏……汤姆能战胜凶手，获得宝藏吗？…… 湯姆·索亞是個聰明又調皮的男孩，鬼點子極多。機緣巧合，他與好朋友哈克在墓地中目睹了一起兇殺案。因為害怕兇手，他們到荒島上做起了海盜，甚至參加了自己的葬禮。他們與壞人鬥智鬥勇，而且發現了壞人的寶藏……湯姆能戰勝兇手，獲得寶藏嗎？