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- Publisher: Raintree Childrens Books (1978)
- ISBN-10: 0839362056
- ISBN-13: 978-0839362050
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tom Sawyer is the first great coming of age American novel. In addition, Tom Sawyer is one of the most endearing characters in American fiction. This wonderful book deals with all the challenges that any young person faces, and resolves them in exciting and unusual ways.
Like many young people, Tom would rather be having fun than going to school and church. This desire to enjoy life is always getting him into trouble, from which he finds unusual and imaginative solutions. One of the great scenes in this book has Tom persuading his friends to help him whitewash a fence by making them think that nothing could be finer than doing his punishment for playing hooky from school. When I first read this story, it opened up my mind to the potential power of persuasion.
Tom also is given up for dead and has the unusual experience of watching his own funeral and hearing what people really thought of him. That's something we all should be able to do. By imagining what people will say at our funeral, we can help establish the purpose of our own lives. Mark Twain has given us a powerful tool for self-examination in this wonderful sequence.
Tom and Huck Finn also witness a murder, and have to decide how to handle the fact that they were not supposed to be there and their fear of retribution from the murderer, Injun Joe.
Girls are a part of Tom's life, and Becky Thatcher and he have a remarkable adventure in a cave with Injun Joe. Any young person will remember the excitement of being near someone they cared about alone in this vignette.
Tom stands for the freedom that the American frontier offered to everyone. His aunt Polly represents the civilizing influence of adults and towns. Twain sets up a rewarding novel that makes us rethink the advantages of both freedom and civilization. In this day of the Internet frontier, this story can still provide valuable lessons about listening to our inner selves and acting on what they have to say. Enjoy looking for fun in new ways!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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For some reason I decided to re-read this over Christmas (I hadn't read it since I was at school) and I'm so glad I did because it was much more fun and far more interesting and perceptive than I remembered.
It draws a picture of a time and place I know little about but seemed utterly convincing and I was really struck by the amount of superstition the characters in the book displayed - adults as well as children. Parts of it reminded me of my own childhood (in Essex - a long way from the Mississippi!), parts of it were very touching and parts of it were laugh out loud funny.
It's a gentle read, and the writing is both stylish and wry. I'm going to re-read Huck Finn as soon as I get time!
It draws a picture of a time and place I know little about but seemed utterly convincing and I was really struck by the amount of superstition the characters in the book displayed - adults as well as children. Parts of it reminded me of my own childhood (in Essex - a long way from the Mississippi!), parts of it were very touching and parts of it were laugh out loud funny.
It's a gentle read, and the writing is both stylish and wry. I'm going to re-read Huck Finn as soon as I get time!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an enjoyable book with language used by olden day children, which gives excellent effect. It has thrilling and exciting chapters and adventures which are sometimes funny, strange or even scary. Mark Twain used a lot of adjectives to describe scenes, settings and characters. Something like "In a DREARY mood". He made the book Adventurous, Funny and Legendary. The characters in the book are well described and sounded really interesting. Mark Twain also used strong verbs and adverbs to make the story come to life. I think a lot of people would enjoy reading it.
I would recommend that children aged 10-13 to read this book. However people younger or older can as easily enjoy it as much as anyone else.
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The Adventutres of Tom Sawyer
One that I had missed until the tender age of 54, and now that it was a free download, not one to overlook. Wonderful sentiment and reminded me of the mishaps of my childhood.
Published 5 days ago by Christine Gore
tom sawyer
i enjoyed this book very much, i read it first when i was about 12 years old, but it was even better 2nd time round.
Published 1 month ago by dogs
Excellent Reading
This was a book I wanted to read as a boy, but my parents couldn't afford to buy books.
Now a pensioner and a proud Kindle owner, I have now read it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Now a pensioner and a proud Kindle owner, I have now read it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Published 2 months ago by B. Hector
Enjoy this classic on your Kindle
Perhaps the favourite Mark Twain book of all. (Although Huck Finn Mmight have something to say about that!) The scanning has been done well, and the font is very legible.
Published 2 months ago by Tough Chops
Tom Sawyer
This book brings back so many memories. I acted the part of Aunt Polly, in a musical of the same name, back in 1966!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by CelticMo
A superb piece of story telling
More than just an exciting and funny adventure story, this has a real connection with the characters that makes it and them seem real. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brownbear101
good
Not as brilliant a used copy as I was expecting but heyho good for the price. I would possibly use the company again, not sure.
Published 5 months ago by Dr. C. Thomas
Excellent
These are wonderful books the illustrations excellent all the children who have had these books as gifts love them parents seem to enjoy them even more than the children. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deniso
Childhood memories
Haven't read this since I was a kid, didn't really enjoy it then or appreciate it at the time, but wow, what a difference 20 years make. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pebbles
Childhood memories
Couldn't remember reading this as a child, but was inspired to buy after reading an article about Mark Twain. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a must for children and adults. Read more
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