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Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America.

'There comes a time in every boy's life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure'

Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relations. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe?

BACKSTORY: Find out some fascinating facts about the author and have a go at a game of marbles!

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America. 'There comes a time in every... Read more

    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 06/09/2012
    ISBN13: 9780099573685, 978-0099573685
    ISBN10: 0099573687

    Number of Pages: 368

    Fiction , Classics

    Description

    Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America.

    'There comes a time in every boy's life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure'

    Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relations. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe?

    BACKSTORY: Find out some fascinating facts about the author and have a go at a game of marbles!

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