Tom Sawyer Collection: Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective

by Mark Twain

Overview

1. "Tom Sawyer Abroad" (1894) follows Tom, Huck Finn, and Jim as they embark on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and mishaps, including encounters with wild animals and a visit to various exotic lands. The story is filled with Twain's trademark humor and satire, offering a playful twist on the adventure genre.

2. "Tom Sawyer, Detective" (1896) is a detective novel featuring Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as they attempt to solve a mysterious murder case. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg and follows Tom and Huck as they use their wits and ingenuity to unravel the truth behind the crime. Like Twain's other works, "Tom Sawyer, Detective" combines elements of humor, suspense, and social commentary.

While not as well-known as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" or "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," these two works offer readers further insight into the world of Tom Sawyer and showcase Twain's versatility as a writer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890968166
Publisher:	Lushena Books
Publication date:	06/26/2024
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), best known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an author and humorist noted for the novels The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (which has been called "The Great American Novel") and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, among many other books. Twain was raised in Hannibal, Missouri, which later provided the setting for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and he spent time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before finding fame as a writer.

Date of Birth:

November 30, 1835

Date of Death:

April 21, 1910

Place of Birth:

Florida, Missouri

Place of Death:

Redding, Connecticut