Classic Starts(r) the Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer’s energetic antics--treasure hunting, fishing, and general mischief-making--have captured the imaginations of children for almost 150 years.Now, this abridged edition of the classic story is refreshed with an appealing new cover and contemporary interior illustrations.

The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835. When he was four years old, he moved to Hannibal, Missouri, which later inspired the setting of his novels The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Before he wrote books, Twain worked as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River.