Mark Twain

One of America's most celebrated writers and the first truly great American humorist, Mark Twain drew on his own experiences growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River to create this rich and realistic tale, a timeless classic to be read over and over. The adventures and mishaps of the impish, irrepressible Tom Sawyer have delighted readers ever since the book's original publication in 1876.

"Based on a set of unfinished Mark Twain notes for a children's story, this is the tale of Johnny, a young boy with a magical ability to speak to animals who sets off to rescue a stolen prince"--

Roughing it: Young Sam Clemens travels out west with his brother on a journey filled with games, storms, and gold rush disasters. Yearling: A classic coming-of-age story in which a boy from a poor rural family adopts an orphaned fawn with which he develops a loving bond.