Book Description:
Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) is a timeless portrait of boyhood mischief and adventure set along the banks of the Mississippi River. The novel follows the clever and spirited Tom Sawyer as he navigates schoolyard antics, superstitions, whitewashing fences, and run-ins with outlaws — most notably the chilling Injun Joe. Alongside his friend Huckleberry Finn, Tom’s escapades lead from graveyard rituals to buried treasure and a dramatic cave rescue.
More than a children’s tale, the novel blends humor, satire, and nostalgia to explore themes of freedom, morality, and the loss of innocence. Twain’s vivid depiction of small-town 19th-century America and his iconic characters have made Tom Sawyer a cornerstone of American literature and a beloved classic for readers of all ages.
