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′Now he found out a new thing - namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.′An idyllic snapshot of a boy′s childhood alon

Who could read the programme for the excursion without longing to make one of the party?' So Mark Twain acclaims his voyage from New York City to Europe and the Holy Land in June 1867. His adventures

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPMark Twain's classic adventure story of life on the Mississippi.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:• A concise introduction that gives

Complete with an introduction by Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George, this classic American tale for middle readers tells of the adventures of the quick-witted Tom Sawyer and his friend, Huck Finn.

With an Introduction and Notes by Stuart Hutchinson, University of Kent at Canterbury. Tom Sawyer, a shrewd and adventurous boy, is as much at home in the respectable world of his Aunt Polly as in the

Revel in Huck Finn's adventure on the Mississippi River with this handsome gift edition of the American masterpiece by Mark Twain. A favorite among young readers and adults alike, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first published in 1884, is considered to be the author's masterpiece, as well asone of the best American novels ever written. In order to escape his abusive father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death. He meets up with the runaway slave Jim, and the two begin a new, carefree life on a raft traversing the Mississippi River. Despite their travels bringing them more trouble than expected and the fear of being returned to their old lives, Huck Finn and Jim form a bond that helps protect them from the judgments of a hypocritical society that claims to value civilization even as it benefits from the horror of slavery. This collectible edition features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by American literature scholar and professor Stev

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this bold edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Huckleberry Finn's childhood wasn't exactly smooth sailing but everything changed when he met Tom Sawyer. Bound by an oath to make trouble, the Gang embark on a daring adventure down the Mississippi river, every turn . . .until they meet Jim.Will the Gang work together to help him?

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this exciting edition of The Prince and the Pauper.Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder.The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, can he escape unharmed?Richard Peck is an American novelist known for his young adult books. He was awarded American's highly prestigious Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder.

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For modern-day adventurers exploring the roots of the old west.Part fact, part fiction, Mark Twain’s Roughing It takes readers on a high-spirited journey from Missouri to Nevada, California to Hawaii.

Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothesand battered straw hat, Huck is in need of 'civilising', and the Widow Douglas isdetermined to take him in hand

There comes a time in every boy's life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure' Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relat

DescriptionAmerican English/Classic Huck and Jim travel down the Mississippi from St. Petersburg to Cairo. Jim is a runaway slave so they have to be careful. They have a lot of adventures on the river

The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humor

'It's lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them' Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school.

Mark Twain's beloved classic gets a charming easy-to-read version. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, it transports kids to the banks of the Mississippi and introduces them to Twain's irrepressi

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in a Large Print edition. This classic deserves to be read by everyone, so we're delighted to make it available with 16 point type. This book does not have illustrations

'There comes a time in every boy's life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure' Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his rel

Includes character guide, quiz, author info, historical background, and how to create a secret codeIt's lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay o

"One of the great scholarly enterprises of the century.... If you want to enjoy, and to understand fully, the genius of Mark Twain, the California editions are the only texts to have." London Telegrap

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again.Meet the b

This childhood classic relates a small-town boy's pranks and escapades with timeless humor and wisdom. In addition to his everyday stunts (searching for buried treasure, trying to impress the adored B