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The Tom Sawyer for You

The young schoolboy protagonist of the novel, Tom Sawyer, commands a great reputation as a troublemaker.

The story revolves around mischievous and boisterous Tom Sawyer, his adventure and trouble in the Mississippi River towns; about him and his half-brother Sid; his love with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town; Tom Sawyer's and his friend, Huckleberry Finn's misadventure at the graveyard where they witness the murder of Dr. Robinson by the Native-American "half-breed" Injun Joe; Tom, Huck, and Tom's friend Joe Harper's experience at an island where they run away to become pirates, etc.

And of course, you get the famous episodes of the whitewashed fence when Tom is able to con the neighborhood boys into completing the chore for him, managing to convince them of the joys of whitewashing. Actually it was a punishment from his aunt Polly.

The conclusion: In his conclusion to the book Mark Twain writes, "When one writes a novel about grown people, he knows exactly where to stop - that is, with a marriage; but when he writes of juveniles, he must stop where he best can."

Tom and Huck become hometown heroes with a happy ending (with Tom concocting a new scheme, and persuading someone, this time Huck Finn, to come along for the ride;).

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is remindful of life in the Mississippi River towns in which the legendary author Mark Twain spent his own youth. It is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived.

Tom Sawyer is a story told in such an engaging manner that you'll be tempted to read it all in one sitting. The characters are so vibrant and alive and the language simple, fun and engaging.

If you have the stomach for such a story full of humor and horror, you will not be disappointed by one of the best-loved characters in American fiction.

Trivia:

1. According to an October 2012 article published in Smithsonian magazine, Twain named his fictional character after a San Francisco fireman whom he met in June 1863. The real Tom Sawyer was a local hero, famous for rescuing 90 passengers after a shipwreck. The two remained friendly during Twain's three-year stay in San Francisco, often drinking and gambling together.

2. On November 30, 2011, to celebrate Twain's 176th birthday, the Google Doodle was a scene from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

3. In 1956, We're From Missouri, a musical adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, with book, music and lyrics by Tom Boyd, was presented by the students at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

4. Tom Sawyer isn't really a bad kid although he's always painted and remembered as a little troublemaker, the truth is he has a strong conscience and a strong moral compass. Sure he'll "hook" doughnuts, sugar, and jam from his put-upon Aunt Polly and play hooky from school, but he is very good and brave in general.

This all-time favorite work of fiction has inspired, entertained, and brought laughter for generation is all set to do the same today for you and/or your child.

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About the Author: Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), [1] better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Among his writings are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), [2] the latter often called "The Great American Novel."

Twain was raised in Hannibal, Missouri, which later provided the setting for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. After an apprenticeship with a printer, Twain worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to the newspaper of his older brother, Orion Clemens.

Twain moved to San Francisco in 1864, still as a journalist, and met writers such as Bret Harte and Artemus Ward. The young poet Ina Coolbrith may have romanced him.

Twain was fascinated with science and scientific inquiry. He developed a close and lasting friendship with Nikola Tesla, and the two spent much time together in Tesla's laboratory.

Twain patented three inventions, including an "Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments" (to replace suspenders) and a history trivia game.[35][36] Most commercially successful was a self-pasting scrapbook; a dried adhesive on the pages needed only to be moistened before use.[35] Over 25,000 were sold.[

Twain's novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) features a time traveler from the contemporary US, using his knowledge of science to introduce modern technology to Arthurian England. This type of storyline would later become a common feature of a science fiction subgenre, alternate history.

In 1909, Thomas Edison visited Twain at his home in Redding, Connecticut and filmed him. Part of the footage was used in The Prince and the Pauper (1909), a two-reel short film. It is said to have been the only known existing film footage of Twain.