The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Timeless Classics

Written by Mark Twain

Narrated by Saddleback Educational Publishing

As usual, Tom Sawyer and his pal Huck Finn were only out looking for fun. They never dreamed they'd witness a murder! And that isn't Tom's only problem. There's a new girl, Becky Thatcher, and the fence he's suppose to paint—not to mention the hunt for Injun Joe's buried treasure!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
• Release date: Jan 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781612474953

Mark Twain

Mark Twain, who was born Samuel L. Clemens in Missouri in 1835, wrote some of the most enduring works of literature in the English language, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc was his last completed book—and, by his own estimate, his best. Its acquisition by Harper & Brothers allowed Twain to stave off bankruptcy. He died in 1910. 

Reviews for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

[bobby3457 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tom Sawyer is a boy that always gets in trouble, if its swiping a pie or sneeking out late. But he gets into real trouble when he witnesses a murder with his best friend Huckleberry Finn. They swear an blood oath that they won't tell a soul what they saw. But when Muff Potter gets arrested for the murder Tom has the choice of telling everyone the truth about who really cmmited the murder of letting someone who didn't do anything die for it. After the murder is dealt with Injun Joe is a wanted man by the law. Tom and Huck hear about a treasure and they want to find it. Too bad that injun Joe is the one with it.I liked this book for lots of reasons. Mark Twain did a good job on the description of this book. He made Tom sound like the worst kid on the face of this earth and he probably is. I especially liked the ending because a boy that doesn't have a home gets one and Tom and Huck become rich.

[thornton37814 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tom Sawyer, orphaned and living with his Aunt Polly, befriends Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk. They, along with some of their friends, share in youthful adventures of a time and place when it was safe to romp around without adult supervision nearby. 19th century Missouri was also a time and place where racism still existed. Some will object to the terminology being used to refer to those of other ethnicities, but it can provide a good springboard for discussion if used with students about why those terms are no longer socially acceptable and about how social norms evolve. The story line with Becky Thatcher is also an interesting one that should generate discussion among readers. This was a re-read for me. It's a classic tale that while dated in some respects will probably continue to be enjoyed for some time to come.

[richard015 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tom Sawyer is a naughty child who lives in St Petersburg. One night, he goes to graveyard with his friend, Huck Finn to look ghosts. Then, they can't ghosts, but they see a murder scene.I think Tom is very mischievous child, but he is a brave boy. I like the scene that he explores a cave. I got excited. I want to meet him and travel many places with him.

[ohjanet_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love it always but I can't say much that hasn't been said a million times over.

[kimmyd76 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Why had I never read this classic before?... who knows! But i'm glad I have now read it and will move right into listening to the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

[kaitanya64 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I am adding this book as one of our family read-alouds. While often read by high school students as "classic" literature, this book proved a hit with my family audience, ages 8, 14,17 and middle aged.
It is funny and suspenseful and the characters are vivid, all requirements for making it on our read aloud picks.

[daniexj · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I want to say that I read it in sixth grade or so. It wasn't one of my favorite books, but Mark Twain is a very amazing writer so it is a well written book.

[ryuuta_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This story drawn about adventure of a young boy whoes name is Tom Sawyer.He lives with his aunt, Polly.Polly is very strict to Tom Sawyer.He always look for interesting thing.One day,Tom and his friend go to adventure and then, they saw horryble thing...I know this book.Tom is very brave boy.If I saw horryble thing, I escape soon.He is smart and strong.I want to be like him.I also like adventure,so I want to go adventure with hm.

[book_in_hand · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was my first Mark Twain read. My sister hates his books so I thought I should read one to see why. I can understand why she doesn't like his style of writing, but I rather liked it! I envy Tom's childhood, except the whole being stalked by a murderer bit. He had lots of fun and its cool that Tom's character is based on other boys Mr. Twain knew and his own childhood.

[infantinanivetha · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I read this book in my 6th grade. The story was gripping but not my favorite.

[kakadoo202 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

underwhelmed by this book. not sure why this is so famous and considered a classic.

[ajaygx · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Must read for all young boys and girls...

[dougcornelius_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I think I was supposed to read this in college. But never did. There were more important things to do like... (never mind).It was time to make up for the mistakes of my youth and take in a classic. That the audiobook was narrated by Nick Offerman was a bonus that moved Tom Sawyer to the top of my to-read list.

[mermind · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I plan to make a practice this year of re-reading books, not just books I enjoyed in my childhood and adolescent, but books from my own library that I keep because" I might want to read them 'someday'". I read Tom Sawyer more than once, more than twice, I don't actually remember how many times. At some point I began to understand that much of what Twain writes from Tom's point of view was ironic and therefore funny. I finally got the joke. This time I appreciated Twain's craftsmanship with plot, as well as character. Obviously, this book is a classic. I will probably read it again some year.

[di_m_9 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this for the first time when I was 7 or 8 years old and it has been one of my favorites ever since. I loved the character of Tom Sawyer and the story. The story appealed to me because it's a combination of adventure, imagination and youthfulness. A classic!

[wvlibrarydude · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent humor. Twain is pure wit and humor. The language carries you away. Oh, and if you think this is for young boys (it can be), you are mistaken. I really believe adults will get much more out of it than any young teen.

[billyhill21 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

illustrations by notman rockwell are tipped in. boards have tan, burlap covers

[sraimone · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was required reading in high school, and I absolutely hated it. Although, I have enjoyed other works by Mark Twain I found this incredibly hard to read. I think part of the problem is me being able to follow the southern dialect. It was really hard for me. I really didn't care for the story, and very excited for it to be over with.

[dasam-5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I had never read the Adventures of Tom Sawyer except in a childhood version in Golden Books or something like that. I skipped right over to read Huck Finn. While this is definitely a children's book in many ways, Twain writes in such a way that adults still enjoy Tom and his picaresque adventures, both as nostalgia for our own childhoods and because the adult voice of Twain cannot help inserting his snide commentaries on humanity.

[krizia_lazaro_3 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was okay. I really found it slow and dragging at times just like Huck Finn. I didn't really like Tom. Huck Finn is a more funny storyteller. I think this is more of a boy's book and also good for the big screen.

[mayana_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tom Sawyer dose not like school and work.But he loves adventures!This book is very exciting.I wanted to adventure too.

[rxr0324 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tom is a boy who is a not rich boy.He look one sight.It's Injun's killing his friend thene.But Injun make it for Muff.Tom look treasure place.I don't know this story.But it is easy to understand.Story is interesting.I guess another last end

[srboone · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Never been much of a Twain fan, but TS is much more enjoyable than Huckleberry Finn. The Rockwell apintings are gorgeous.

[greymowser · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A very adult children's book.

[grazianoronca_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The 100th anniversary of Twain's death is April, 21 2010. Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother, Sid, in the Mississippi River town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. His best friend (buddy) and companion of adventures Huck Finn helps Tom to invent how to avoid school, and get fun night and day. The main themes are: children looking for trouble, adults as adults always do, and humorism tinged with satire. Sometimes Tom disappears in the Huck's shadow, and sometimes Tom and Huck work together: these passages are most successful with Twain's job. For example:Huck: 'When you going to start the gang and turn robbers?'Tom: 'We'll get the boys together and have the initiation tonight, maybe.'Huck: 'Have the which?'Tom: 'Have the initiation.'Huck: 'What's that?'Tom: ' It's to swear ... etc etc The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a classic book suitable for all ages.

[john257hopper · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is perhaps unusual to read this book aimed at boys for the first time at the age of 45, but I really enjoyed it. Tom is an appealingly mischievous boy whose adventures, fears and insecurities are fairly timeless; though written in 1876, the book could be set in the modern era in a small town or rural area with relatively few changes. The other main characters, Aunt Polly, Joe Harper, Becky Thatcher and of course Huck Finn are equally attractively drawn. From the modern perspective the character of Injun Joe is portrayed as a wholly negative and stereotypical "savage", but this is lifted by Tom's compassion towards him at the end. Very enjoyable read for all ages. 5/5

[sluper1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

From this novel I have learned that one can be the person who opens the door to someone in need in a time of desperation and changes his or her life for best. This message is portrayed by the characters of Will and Mr. Tom because when in need Mr. Tom provided Willie with a home, food, and most importantly of love and care he had never received from his mother. This novel contain historical episodes. For example Zach dies in an air raids. If one was not careful could die at any moment. Also, women were looked down to and were not expected to get a good eduction. This book is consider a classic in the literature. The way the story is written transport the reader to each scene.

[christopher.kyle1706 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really doubted this book would be a thriller, or energetic to read. This book makes you want to fall asleep while reading it. I am so sorry, but this book had so many POV'S I could not keep up. MY REVIEW; This book was a serious letdown. I thought there would be more action because it tells about a boys and his friends life in this story. NO ACTION. I liked some parts like when they were trying to find treasure and couldn't find it for like 3 chapters! No. Terrible absolutely did not like the writing. There was also different related stories to read while you finish Tom Sawyer but I decided NOT to read it.

[gatha_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I knew "The adventures of tom sawyer",but i did not read it.I thought the story was that tom travel anywhere with his friendsbefore I read it. however,it was different. The story was not until adventures but also suspences. I was surprised with it afterwhen I read it.Tom was brave child.If i had been tom, I could not have done what tom did.

[cwflatt · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

American classic, all boys and men should read often