| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 2.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 2" by Mark Twain is a classic novel written during the late 19th century. This beloved work captures the mischievous exploits of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, during a time characterized by innocence and adventure. The narrative explores themes of childhood, friendship, and the contrast between societal expectations and the desire for freedom. In this continuation of Tom's adventures, readers follow the spirited boy as he navigates the complexities of adolescence, encounters his love interest Becky Thatcher, and engages in mischief with his friend Huckleberry Finn. The story is marked by Tom's endeavors to impress Becky, his escapades at Sunday school, and his playful rivalry with his peers. The narrative illuminates Tom's inner thoughts and desires as he grapples with societal norms while yearning for adventure and independence. Through vivid and humorous storytelling, Twain paints a nostalgic portrait of boyhood, capturing both its joys and challenges in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Male friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Missouri -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sawyer, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Child witnesses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Runaway children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7194 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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