The adventures of Tom Sawyer
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Rasmussen, R. Kent, author of introduction.
Series:
Published:
New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2014.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxxvi, 233 pages ; 20 cm.
Lexile measure:
930L
Rating:
970L
Status:
Description
"The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen. A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades-from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe-Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery. "--
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Juvenile Fiction
J FIC TWI - CLASSICS
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More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780143107330
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 5, 0.5 Points
Level 5, 0.5 Points
Lexile measure:
930
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-233)
Description
"The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen. A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades-from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe-Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery. "--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
970L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Twain, M., & Rasmussen, R. K. (2014). The adventures of Tom Sawyer. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 and R. Kent, Rasmussen. 2014. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 and R. Kent, Rasmussen, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Penguin Books, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Twain, Mark, and R. Kent Rasmussen. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Penguin Books, 2014.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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