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This adaptation follows Huck Finn after he flees from his drunken, treasure‑seeking father. He meets Jim, a runaway slave, and together they travel the Mississippi River on a raft while encountering various foes—thieves, murderers, and con men. The story captures the enduring themes of friendship, adventure, and coming of age that Mark Twain introduced, all wrapped in a humorous, historically flavored narrative suitable for younger readers.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Deidre S. Laiken
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