- Published: 1 April 2004
- ISBN: 9780553211283
- Imprint: Bantam Dell
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 224
- RRP: $17.99
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Sparkling with mischief, jumping with youthful adventurousness, 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, the masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, not only a set of unforgettable characters—Tom, Huck, Aunt Polly, and others—but a profound understanding of humankind as well. Through such hilarious scenes as the famous fence-whitewashing incident, Twain gives us a portrait—perceptive yet tender—of a humanity rendered foolish by its own aspirations and obsessions.
An enduring classic that famously appeals to young and old alike, Tom Sawyer is the work of a master storyteller performing in his shirtsleeves, using his best talents to everyone’s delight.
- Published: 1 April 2004
- ISBN: 9780553211283
- Imprint: Bantam Dell
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 224
- RRP: $17.99