The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

A Novel

Author  Mark Twain Illustrated by  Brian Shearer Adapted by  Matt Josdal
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer is a mischievous young boy with an undying hunger for adventure, and a knack for getting into trouble. He lives with his Aunt Polly in the Mississippi River town of St Petersburg, Missouri. He plays hooky from school; hangs around with Huck Finn, the unsophisticated son of the village drunkard; and deceives his friends into trading their treasures with him.
 
Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher, a new arrival in town, who returns his affection initially, and even agrees to an 'engagement'. However, after a slip of the tongue from Tom, she walks off in a huff.
 
From innocent and imaginary adventures, Tom's life suddenly takes a new turn. One night, while Tom and Huck…