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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Series: Classic Stories
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a captivating children's story about the mischievous and imaginative adventures of a young boy named Tom. Set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, it follows Tom as he embarks on various escapades involving treasure hunts, friendship, and youthful antics. Through these adventures, the novel explores themes of freedom, childhood innocence, and the journey towards maturity.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by tales of childhood mischief and adventure set along the Mississippi River. It provides a delightful glimpse into the imaginative escapades of a young boy and his friends, exploring themes of friendship, freedom, and coming-of-age in a small American town.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Delight children while enriching their library with this classic tale of American childhood, now available as an elegant, giftable picture book

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Meet America's most mischievous boy in this illustrated picture book edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Get ready for imaginative escapades, buried treasure, and more!

Young Tom Sawyer is good at two things: Getting into trouble and finding adventure! When his strict aunt gives him chores, Tom sneaks off to explore caves, sail the Mississippi River, and hunt for pirate treasure. Can you keep up with Tom and his troublemaking friends?

Young readers don't need to grow up to enjoy the tomfoolery of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Crafted for young audiences by Peter Clover and David Leonard, this exciting adaptation brings the classic novel to life. Beautiful illustrations throughout and foil on the cover make this a book to cherish for a lifetime.

Give your child the world's greatest characters and stories-now in picture book format. With beautiful art and fresh storytelling, Classic Stories introduces young readers to timeless literature, from favorite folktales to beloved novels. Collect all 17 classic stories!

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is praised for its vivid and evocative depiction of childhood adventures, capturing both the innocence and mischievousness of young boys growing up in a small town. Readers frequently commend its clever humour, engaging plot, and memorable characters, with the story providing both a nostalgic and timeless take on youth's complexity and joys. The book's ability to invoke vivid imagery and transport readers into Tom's world makes it a beloved classic in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781946260673

Publisher: Starry Forest

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Starry Forest

Edition: Adapted edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Original author Mark Twain
  • Adapted by Peter Clover
  • Illustrated by David Leonard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Peter Clover trained as a graphic designer before becoming an illustrator and storyboard artist. He also enjoys putting words to pictures and is the author of over 70 books for children. He lives in Somerset, UK. David Leonard began his freelance illustration career in the first grade, trading colorings for pencils. He has never stopped drawing. Telling stories through illustration on everything from books to billboards, his goal is always to capture a moment in time with gestures, emotions and paint strokes while reflecting his own fun, humorous and whimsical personality. He lives in New Jersey.

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