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Tom Sawyer (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Kindle Edition

by Mark Twain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Whether forming a pirate gang to search for buried treasure or spending a quiet time at home, sharing his medicine with Aunt Polly’s cat, the irrepressible Tom Sawyer evokes the world of boyhood in nineteenth-century rural America. In this classic story, Mark Twain re-created a long-ago world of freshly whitewashed fences and Sunday school picnics into which sordid characters and violent incidents sometimes intruded. The tale powerfully appeals to both adult nostalgia and young imaginations. Readers explore this memorable setting with a slyly humorous born storyteller as their guide.
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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Publication date

March 7, 2012
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Grade 5 Up-British actor Mike McShane provides a superb portrayal of Mark Twain's classic characters, nailing the Mississippi drawl and cadence. For those who know and love the story or are following along with an unabridged edition, however, this production is marred somewhat by what the publisher has chosen to leave out. The more descriptive chapters are shortened or expurgated entirely, which is understandable in the interest of editing for time. Some of the more distasteful racial epithets are gone as well, although Injun Joe retains his moniker. Sid and Mary are also cut entirely, as well as references to smoking, slavery, most of Tom's ludicrously funny romantic notions about the violence inflicted by pirates and robbers, and even the naked figure in the schoolmaster's anatomy book. The result is a watered down Tom and, especially, Huck. The ending also lacks the satisfaction of the original version. The party scene where the fortune is revealed has been cut as has Twain's concluding paragraphs which "endeth this chronicle." It lacks even the closure of the customary, "You have been listening to-." The sturdy plastic case will survive many circulations. If your facility serves an elementary-age population for which the language of the original would not be appropriate, or there is a teacher looking for a sanitized version, McShane's excellent performance makes this edition worth recommending.
Diana Dickerson, White Pigeon Community Schools, MI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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'Gardner highlights all the virtues of Twain's prose: that sly sense of humor, those deep insights into the human heart….'--AudioFile

'Gardner's reading of Twain's classic convinces us why certain titles remain in the pantheon of must-reads (and must-listens).'--Booklist

'[Gardner] makes listeners pay attention to the words as well as the action….His forte is interpretation.'--Kliatt --.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A735OE2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (March 7, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4409 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 99 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0486291561

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- #988 in Classic Coming of Age Fiction
- #4,022 in Children's Classic Literature

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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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A. Frank

Judge this book by it's cover!

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2011

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This 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.

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K. Morey

I'll take Tom Sawyer over Huckleberry Finn any old day!

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015

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I've always preferred *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* to *The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, as the latter drones on and on, unable to find its ending. *Tom Sawyer*, by contrast, is full of humor, enjoyable observations of the realities of human nature and everyday life, and gentle wit. Does it get much funnier than the episode of the pinch-bug and the poodle during church? Well, possibly the episode of Tom's claiming his Bible, after the classic scene of whitewashing the fence so that Tom can accumulate the tickets necessary to getting the reward Bible. It is Tom Sawyer, Aunt Polly, Mary, and Sid I recall when I think of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), not Huckleberry Finn. Hemingway may have learned everything from *Huckleberry Finn*, but, then, I don't much care for Hemingway.

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Ken Fontenot

Twain's Classic Boy Adventure

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2007

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"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.

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Carl J. Jasina

No longer hardcover

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023

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My son read all of the Great Illustrated Classics when he was young...bought this to start my Grandson out with them, and he is enjoying the story (and recognized a reference to the "whitewashing" scene in a television show). I have early readers...reading these at 5 years old. At that age, they focus on sounding out the words, so comprehension can be lost--I counter that with taking turns reading pages (so they can listen while I read), and I love that half of the pages in these series are pictures (which also helps them visualize and ultimately improves comprehension).

When my son was 6, we took him to Samuel Clemmens' (Mark Twain) hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. Best vacation ever! Priceless when we took a steamboat ride on the Mississippi River, and he saw an island--and lit up when he realized it was "Jackson Island" from the story. They also have a cave tour (also in the story). They have extra activities (frog jumping and whitewashing contests, etc) during the 4th of July week. Don't forget to also read "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

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Not just for children! Fantastic story telling

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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I was expecting a piece of historic (with all its musty language), juvenile fiction, and what I got was grade A storytelling. The pacing, characters, and setting are perfect. It's definitely a piece in history (racist language and stereotypes are used by a few of the characters), but the story is timeless.

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023

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Mark Twain at his best. I love the flex bound books also.

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Nash

Excelente empastado!

Reviewed in Mexico on August 24, 2022

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Excelente empastado y calidad del libro.

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Jagoda Kuncewicz

Ok

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024

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Nice

Marie Anne

Arrivage rapide mais livre abimé

Reviewed in Belgium on December 8, 2023

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Arrivage rapide. Sur 4 livres, celui là avait la couverture complètement pliée. Super pour un cadeau de Noël...
Je n'ai pas le temps de faire un retour et attendre un nouveau donc je devrais m'en contenter mais bof quoi !