The prototype for the main character of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was actually three people at once—the author’s childhood friends. Perhaps that is why Tom Sawyer turned out so lifelike, and his adventures so authentic. What boy hasn’t dreamed of finding buried treasure or tried to set off on a long journey?! Tom Sawyer’s story is not just about mischief and pranks, but also about true friendship, courage, and difficult moral choices. Suitable for middle school students.
Illustrator: Vadim Chelak
