Read this 19th-century childhood adventure that confronts the reality of racism in America. "There comes a time in every boy's life when he has a strong desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure." The sassy and daring Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a tormentor to his relatives. Because where there is turmoil or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During a hot summer season, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to become a pirate, attends his own funeral, saves an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasures in a haunted house, thwarts a deceitful plan, and discovers a box full of gold. But can he escape his enemy, the deceitful Injun Joe? HISTORY: Discover some fascinating facts about the author and take a shot at a game of marbles!

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm