Book by Judith Hunt Tom Sawyer is a respectable boy in a little Mississippi River town. Huck Finn is a freedom-loving, neglected outcast. What better playmate could Tom want? One night, innocent games of pirates and Robin Hood turn serious when the boys witness a murder in the graveyard. The murderer will kill them if they tell the truth. What should they do. The boys decide to search for the murderers treasure. What risks will they take? Who else will they endanger? Will they have the courage and quick thinking to escape from dark caverns, cross the mighty Mississippi, and outwit the criminals? Will they find what they are looking for?
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Mark Twain (1835–1910) was one of the most influential writers in world literature. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, and he was born on November 30, 1835, in Missouri, USA.
He is best known for his classic novels, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1876) and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (1885), which are considered among the greatest works of American literature. His writing style is characterized by humour, satire, and sharp social criticism.
Twain began his career as a journalist and gradually became a novelist, satirist, and lecturer. He was known for his candid commentary on American society, politics, and racial issues.
He passed away on April 21, 1910, but his works continue to inspire readers worldwide. He is often referred to as the “Father of American Literature.”
Mark Twain
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