| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Translator |
Hagman, Tyko, 1849-1914 |
| Uniform Title |
Tom Sawyer abroad. Finnish
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| Title |
Tom Sawyer ilmailija
Huckleberry Finn'in jatko
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_Abroad
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru
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| Summary |
"Tom Sawyer ilmailija" by Mark Twain is a fictional novel likely written during the late 19th century. This work is a sequel to the adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring Tom, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim as they embark on a new escapade involving an air balloon. The narrative continues the themes of adventure and exploration typical of Twain's work, showcasing the curious and bold spirit of its protagonists. The opening of "Tom Sawyer ilmailija" sets the stage with Tom Sawyer reveling in the glory of his past adventures, particularly his heroic escapade of rescuing Jim and traveling both by steamboat and on a raft. However, Tom's longing for greater adventure is sparked by Nat Parsons, an older man in the town known for his own travels. This introduces a sense of rivalry as the townsfolk engage in storytelling competitions regarding their exploits. Tom soon hears about an air balloon that is set to travel to Europe, prompting him to gather Huck and Jim for yet another journey filled with excitement and peril. The narrative hints at Tom's grand ambitions and the humorous misunderstandings that arise from his lofty aspirations, setting the tone for their upcoming airborne adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Sawyer, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Balloon ascensions -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Americans -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47411 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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