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In this lively reinterpretation of Mark Twain’s classic, Tom Sawyer is sent on a daring adventure set in the heart of Missouri along the Mississippi River. The story follows Tom’s escapades with pirates, the thrill of discovering buried treasure, and the challenges of childhood mischief. A pivotal moment comes when Tom’s brother’s birthday becomes the backdrop for a lesson in honesty, illustrating the moral growth that underpins the classic tale.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Catherine Nichols
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