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Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Classic Collection (Classic Collection (Grand Haven, Mich.).) by Mark Twain, Dick Hill ISBN: 1-58788-602-2 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 8 List Price(USD): $37.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.19 (221 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Tom for all Ages
Comment: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a book that looks to capture the innocence of childhood. From collecting dead cats and brass door knobs, to trying to impress his crush in Sunday school, Tom Sawyer is always good for an adventure. He lives with his aunt Polly and his half brother Sid, but his orphanhood doesn't stop him from causing trouble.
Whether it be faking his own death or being the only witness to a murder along the course of this book, Tom finds his way into different sorts of adventurous mishaps. Throughout the novel Tom matures and experiences many rites of passage. It is fitting that his final step to being a man would have him looking death straight in the eye.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a very smooth read. With every turn of the page there is mystery, suspense, and humor. Twain does a marvelous job of keeping the reader interested in the story. His biggest accomplishment in writing this book is to create an appeal to all audiences, and he did it beautifully. This novel should be recommended to anyone who has never experienced The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Rating: 4
Summary: instant childhood
Comment: In Mark Twain's, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the reader encounters something so precious, so wonderful that it takes 256 pages to explain--youth. The innocence and jovial spirit that defines this novel bubbles through the bindings. The main character, Tom Sawyer's love for mischief and games like "playing pirates" reminds every one of what it was like to be young.
In this adventure one also encounters adult like conflict, even dealing with mortal danger, such as Tom being chased by the dangerous Injun Joe. We identify with this danger and we are inspired by Tom's courage; he truly acts without fear, with youthful confidence. This puts more emphasis on the carefree mentality of childhood.
Finally we see the values that were once instilled upon us when we were children. The image of Tom Sawyer's legendary "white fence" is something in the mind of every parent when it comes time to punish their own children, the decision of Huck Finn to accept cultivation and civility, and the ethical integrity of Tom to testify against Injun Joe. These events and decisions truly speak louder than words. Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a time warp to instant childhood, truly something to sit down and enjoy on a serene afternoon of happiness.
Rating: 5
Summary: Yahoo!!!
Comment: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Philip Chang
With an amusing plot and unique characters, Mark Twain draws you into his beautiful novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It ensnares you in a world of giddy fun and of bold adventure with its surprising outcomes and laughable jokes.
The novel begins with an overview of the notorious Tom Sawyer, and works its way into his witty and valiant adventures alongside his buddies, Joe Harper and Huck Finn, such as the time he, Joe Harper and Huck Finn retreat to ¡§Jackson¡¦s Island¡¨, causing everyone to think they had drowned in the Mississippi. They return later just to secretly attend their funeral and to make a dramatic return. Another example of Tom Sawyer¡¦s lust for adventure is when he teams up with Huck Finn and decides to steal stolen money from a dangerous murderer. Huck Finn, another important character, also gives the reader a few surprises, as he saves a widow, while putting himself in grave danger.
All in all, the novel is great story, yet with a few obtrusive words that you might find unsuitable for small children and some odd words that a child might not understand, the majestic power of this novel might be taken away. Yet, the novel can be read and enjoyed by everyone in the family.
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Title: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics) by Mark Twain, Guy Cardwell, John Seelye ISBN: 0142437174 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.00 |
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Title: Treasure Island (Signet Classic) by Robert Louis Stevenson ISBN: 0451527046 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: December, 1998 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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Title: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne ISBN: 0812550927 Publisher: Tor Classics Pub. Date: 15 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Dover Thrift Editions) by Mark Twain ISBN: 0486280616 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 26 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $2.00 |
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Title: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss ISBN: 0440415942 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 13 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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