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I will also do a video review here at my channel: http://www.youtube.com/magicofbooks

The edition I own is a bind-up of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “The Prince and the Pauper,” The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” all by Mark Twain.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, we are introduced to the precocious Tom Sawyer, a boy who craves fun and adventure. Tom wants to be a pirate one day, a robber the next, and Robin Hood on other days. Over the course of his adventures, he risks the perils of a haunted house, the dangers of a cave, the homesickness of an island, and even witnesses a murder.

Rating: 3-stars

This is my first time reading Mark Twain and I really enjoyed it. As far as classic literature goes, “Tom Sawyer” is definitely a very easy read to get into and understand. To this day it remains popular, with reason, and children still enjoy reading this story. Tom Sawyer is an incredibly relatable boy, especially to a middle-grade boy I would assume. Tom craves fun and adventure. He’s precocious, a little naughty, loves mischief, loves dirt and the outdoors. He enjoys playing games where he’s the hero. Tom is perhaps a bit of a ladies man for such a young age and he flirts with several little girls in his class. I found Tom to be incredibly believable. Everything he says, his behavior, his mannerisms, everything felt authentic to how a little boy of this time period would have acted. Mark Twain was himself a little boy, grew up with other boys, so his writing definitely has a lens of authenticity when it comes to boyhood and how little boys viewed the world and their surroundings. I loved Mark Twain’s introduction to the book. It goes: “Although my book is intended mainly for the entertainment of boys and girls, I hope it will not be shunned by men and women on that account, for part of my plan has been to try to pleasantly remind adults of what they once were themselves, and of how they felt and thought and talked, and what queer enterprises they sometimes engaged in.” And I think you can feel that on every page of this book. You don’t have to be a child to enjoy this book. We were all children once and even as adults we can find amusement in this and perhaps nostalgia.

As far as some negatives I had with this book, the novel is less than 200 pages, but it did sometimes feel Mark Twain was trying to find something to talk about. This novel could have easily been condensed a tiny bit into more of a novella or short story and some of the slower bits could have been edited out. There were only a few occasions where I found myself drifting a bit because I didn’t particularly care for an event going on. I will stress that Mark Twain goes quite heavy on dialect. The majority of the time I was able to decipher some of that dialect, but other times I was , “what the hell did they just say?” and I’d have to slow down and think about the dialogue for just a second. Another thing to note is definitely the racism. The “N” word is thrown around several times if that bothers you. The main villain is referred to as “Injun Joe” and described as a half-breed. Tom and his friends play as Indians and go around pretending to scalp people. It’s not pretty, I shall say. I am a mature adult and I was able to read this novel knowing the time period, understanding that this is a vastly different time in history where these things were normalized. If you go into the novel understanding that, I think you can still find a great appreciation for the novel while viewing the novel as a product of its time.

Overall, I’m glad I’ve experienced my first Mark Twain novel. It was fun, maybe a bit slow and boring on a few occasions, but still enjoyable overall. Loved the character of Tom Sawyer and really loved the charm of Huckleberry Finn who I can’t wait to continue in his own novel. I mentioned, this is a very easy classic to get into as far as the writing goes. It’s easy to understand and isn’t bogged down in metaphor and symbolism, all those good things that the more hefty classics delve into. It’s just a fun, entertaining story of a boy and his adventures and that’s all you need.

The Prince and the Pauper
“The Prince and the Pauper” by Mark Twain follows two boys who share an uncanny similarity. One is Tom Canty, a boy who comes from a poor family who dreams of doing great things. The other is Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII, who has wealth and privilege that Tom can only dream of. After swapping clothes in good fun, the two become accidentally separated and experience the life of the other. They essentially see how the other half lives, but they know it is urgent to swap places before Edward’s coronation day.

Rating: 3-stars

“The Prince and the Pauper” was simply charming. For the most part, I did highly enjoy it. There were some occasions that did read a bit slow and boring, but in general, I had great fun reading the journey of our two main characters. As with “Tom Sawyer,” “Prince and the Pauper” is another easy classic to get into and it never gets overly flourish-y or overly metaphorical. It sticks with the story and theme that it’s trying to convey and is over and done with in about 200 pages. As with many of Mark Twains novels, “Prince and the Pauper” is one of those stories that I feel as though I’m familiar with it primarily just through pop culture. Having never read it before now, I’ve always been aware that it was a story about two boys who swap places, essentially seeing how the other half lives and how that changes them for the better. First is Tom Canty, a boy who comes from a poor family. He has a mother and two sisters, and a cruel, abusive father. Tom loves to playact as royalty and wishes for a better life away from his poverty and terrible father. Next is Prince Edward, the future King Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. I didn’t discover until literally a few years ago that the “Prince” of the title was Prince Edward. I think when I found that out it completely blew my mind, especially since I love all things Tudor England, and had absolutely no idea Prince Edward was the prince of the title. Edward comes from wealth and privilege, living in a castle that acts as a bubble against the real world around him. Tom and Edward’s paths just happen to connect fairly early in the story and out of fun, they swap clothing, but then by accident they are separated and are forced to live the life of the other as they search for a way to reunite and fix their accidental role reversal. I really loved seeing what the swap did to them as characters. Tom is a rather shy, reluctant boy, most ly a result of his abusive father. Over the course of the novel he gains confidence and belief in his worth. Even though he has always dreamed of wealth, he learns that the responsibility of a prince or a king is hard, demanding work, and it’s not just fun and games he assumed. He has to make life and death decisions at one point. Edward has known no life but that of a spoiled, pampered prince. So when he is thrown out into the cold, brutal world of his kingdom, he experiences firsthand what the poorest in his kingdom deal with on a daily basis. The poor have to find shelter, and eat and work, and it’s a struggle. At first he is rather angry and hateful when someone does not acquiesce to a demand or a need, and he has to learn to do things for himself without assistance. Out of the two characters, Edward probably goes through the biggest, most important change. Also accompanying Edward is a character named Miles Hendon, son of a nobleman recently returned from war and heading back to his ancestral home. Edward repeatedly tells Miles he is the prince, and obviously Miles does not believe him, but he humors the boy and admires his resilience and commanding attitude and becomes his protector. Together, Edward and Miles become close friends and develop a trust and bond that extends to the final pages of the narrative. I really loved Miles as a character as well and he has his own plot he’s dealing with, especially once he reaches his ancestral home and has to deal with the shenanigans of his brother.

Overall, “The Prince and the Pauper” is a fun and lighthearted tale of two boys who get in a situation way over their heads, but come out for the better of it by the end. While the novel does have a rather lighthearted tone to it, it does deal seriously with the poverty and barbarity of the era. The poorest of the kingdom were treated trash and given absolutely absurd punishments for the most minor of crimes. Both Edward and Tom experience the injustices of the system and are able to contribute to change in their own way. I think I did enjoy this a tiny bit more than “Tom Sawyer,” but I do definitely recommend it if you’ve always been interested in reading “The Prince and the Pauper.”

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, Huck is desperate to escape the constraints of his civilized life, so he fakes his death, embarking on a journey down the Mississippi River with Jim, a slave, also seeking freedom.

Rating: 3-stars

“Huckleberry Finn” is a difficult classic to talk about, let’s be honest. There are certainly glaringly, obvious reasons why this book is difficult that mostly have to do with the use of the “n” word. I want to start with the positives first. As with all of Mark Twain so far, I really his simple style of writing. His novels are fairly easy to read and Mark Twain doesn’t try to overembellish his writing with overly metaphorical language or overly complicated psychological thought-provoking, deep thoughts, moments. with “Tom Sawyer,” “Huckleberry Finn” is a coming of age story. It’s straight and to the point, and it’s an adventure story about a boy who can’t bare to live a civilized life where he has to have etiquette and manners and grow into a gentleman. I to think of Huck as the anti-version of Pip from “Great Expectations.” Pip wanted to be a proper gentleman, have great wealth, get the girl, but realizes he neglects the people who were closest to him. Huck is the total opposite of that. Huck almost has what I’d call Peter Pan syndrome, in that he wants to stay a wild and carefree boy for the rest of his life and never face responsibilities. Huck is happy to float down the Mississippi, go on absurd adventures, help others (often at the benefit of himself in the process), and he has no care for wealth and privilege. And I think that’s where a lot of the themes of this story come into play. “Huckleberry Finn” is often seen as a satire. It’s pokes fun at the south during this time period. It pokes fun at southern hospitality. The novel plays with this idea of what does it mean to truly be civilized and truly free. This novel certainly has flaws, but it does expose this notion of who is considered civilized and who is not, and it is Huck’s journey of accepting himself for who his is and to be comfortable with his moments of moral quandary. I think a great moment of this, because of his southern upbringing and conditioning, Huck thinks he’s going to go to hell for helping Jim, an escaped slave. He faces a moral dilemma of risking his eternal salvation and what everyone will think of him, and he basically says, “screw it, I’m helping Jim, damn if I go to hell.” This may be frustrating for some readers, but something I also d about this book was it’s episodic storytelling. Huck and Jim are constantly on the move in this novel and they never stay in one place for long or interact with the same people very long, I think one of the longer running plots has to do with some characters known as the Duke and the King, but other than that, most situations Huck and Jim face are concluded within either one chapter or a few more after that. Mark Twain is not concerned with having a lengthy ongoing plot. As I said, this is simply an adventure story, a coming of age story, and it’s a look at the south and all the flamboyant people that populate it that provide for some of the most bizarre and absurd sequences you’ll ever read. There’s something about the flow and pace of the narrative that reminds me of Odysseus’ story from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Instead of facing Greek gods and monsters Odysseus, Huck faces con artists, racists, and a pair of feuding families. It’s all very whimsical and insane, but at it’s heart, this is a story about boyhood and adventure and Mark Twain achieved that goal.

I don’t want to linger too terrible long on the negatives of this book, because what’s the point. This novel was published in 1885 in the U.S. and this book is definitely a prime example of a book that is a product of the time period. It takes place in the south. The “n” word is probably in this book a good couple hundred times. A huge chunk of the cast of characters are racist. There are many scenes involving Jim that unfortunately make him out to be ignorant or perpetuate a stereotype. There are moments that are truly uncomfortable. When it comes to classics this, I think it’s important to acknowledge issues this, but that doesn’t mean that the entirety of the book is horrible as a result. As you can see from my first paragraph up above, there were many things about this book that I did . I think as long as you read a classic this and understand the time period it was written, understand the issues and acknowledge those issues with maturity, I think there can still be enjoyment to be had. Of course, that won’t work for many, and I totally understand that. I totally do not begrudge anyone who refuses to read this book.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
In Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” after suffering a blow to the head, Hank Morgan, a man from the nineteenth century, wakes to discover himself in the sixth century of King Arthur’s court. It’s here that he uses his advanced knowledge of technology to advance in the court.

Rating: 2-stars

I was really looking forward to this one. I’m definitely disappointed. I think I had a slightly different idea of what this book would be because I was basing some of my thoughts on that super cheesy Disney adaptation back in the early 90s. I was expecting a wild, fun story about a guy lost in time and advancing in the court of King Arthur. I did not consider this story all that fun. I oftentimes found it dull and boring with overly lengthy chapters going into great depth about the wrongs of monarchy and the abuses of government and power and workers rights. So boring! Are those important issues? Yes, most certainly. But it was all done so meandering and dry. There were a few bright spots in there, Hank wearing chainmail and armor for the first time which is pretty hilarious. And if you have read a lot of Arthurian fiction, there’s a lot of satire spread through the narrative poking fun at Arthurian legends and the ridiculousness of some of it. But those fun, silly moments were few and far in between. I even found Hank himself to be a nuisance. He felt a self-satisfied, self-indulging prick more than anything. The dude knows he’s in the sixth century and it often felt he felt high and mighty and more superior than the people of this era and he kept rubbing their noses with that always trying to prove how much more intelligent and enlightened he was. At the end of the day, I totally understand that this novel was meant to be a dry comedy, a satire, but I couldn’t really find it in me to care all that much about what was going on.


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Tom Sawyer and gang
Story: 3/5
Characters: 2,5/5
Writing: 2,5/5
Reread: Maybe... Maybe the day that I have a kid a grandchildren, just so I can say to them:
"Back before my dayyy, kids dint have no ilektroniks... they play with dead cats. Hmpf, kid nowadays don apreciate not'in."

Prince and the pauper
Story: 4/5
Characters: 3/5
Writing: 3,5/5
Reread: Maybe.

Huck Finns adventures
Story: 3,5/5
Characters: 3/5
Writing: 2/5
Reread: Uhhhh, a very tiny maybe.


Yankee in court
Story: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
Reread: Maybe

Puddin' Head
Story: 4/5
Characters: 3/5
Writing: 4/5
Reread: Maybe1 Caroline W64 1 follower

One heck of an adventure that was! Christopher42

advanced 4th grade to 6th grade

Although nothing beats the full versions of these classic novels, the Great Illustrated Classic format is a good way for young readers to become familiar with the story of the originals. The illustrated classic version has about 21 lines of 18 point font on every page. There is a black and white ink picture on the right side of every page that helps to illustrate the story. The sentence structure is more complex than early transitional readers. Compared to the original text of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the illustrated classic version is much more manageable for an elementary child.

Content Area: Social Studies/U.S. History/Language Arts

Lesson Plan: Focusing on the historical aspect of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, one can notice many references to the way that people thought, acted and lived pre-civil war. Students can read the illustrated classic version and compare this to what they are learning about the civil war.

historical-fiction-chapter-books Rebecca26 2

The Prince and the Pauper is one of those books that I started reading in childhood. Since then, I bet I've read it twenty or more times. Most recently, I read it out loud to my husband as we traveled, earlier this year. It's a challenging out-loud read, but an enduring and endearing story.

If I'm feeling in a hurry when I read it, then I do a sort of "good parts" read: I read the early stuff about Tom, about his meeting with the prince, and then mainly about Tom's adventures after that. I tend to read less of the prince's part of the book (although I really the character of Miles Hendon).

I highly recommend it for anyone of any age. I think I read it first when I was eight or nine. I had to ask for help with a fair amount of the archaic words, but that didn't stop me!

In fact, I need a new copy. Mine is falling apart! Miss Natherson's21 1 follower


Huckleberry Finn was a adventures boy with six thousand dollars he found with his best friend Tom Sawyer who wanted to explore the Mississippi river, but was trapped in his drunken evil father's dungeon. After a few days he escaped, the town's people thought he was kidnapped. Huckleberry and Jim, (a runaway slave that he was friends with) go on to a raft to search for thier freedom. While Huckleberry's father searches for him so he can have huckleberry's money all to himself.READ THE BOOK if you want to know what happens next!!!

-Matteo Finished Book On 9/7/10 Floglow2

Tom Sawyer is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books. I read it when I was in my early teens and it's still tops on my list of “personal favorites”. It is rich with so much of what living a full life is all about. It has adventure, love, duty, friendship, family, loyalty, freedom, not to mention the innocence and experience of growing up in a small town in the Deep South, during the time of slavery. It’s a genuine treasure. Patti7 1 followerRead

I read this in a Am. Lit. college course. This is a great book. The story, the plot, the characters, everything.

The dialogue in this book is based on local dialects found in that region of the country in that era.

Twain worked on riverboats along the Mississippi River for several years when he was a young man. He gives us brief glimpses into life in that era.




Lelu19

I have my mom's copy that she had as a kid. Lots of scribbles. A lot of subtle humor. I d the treatment of poverty and extravagant wealth, no pity and brutally honest. Intense for a kids book but a good book for kids none the less. Good book to read aloud. Korrin175 8

This is only supposed to refer to The Prince and the Pauper, but this was all they had. What would it be to live in royalty, then live as a tramp? What would it be to live as a tramp, then become the Prince of England, soon to be King? Gillian140

The beginning and middle of this book were very hard to get through because it only about Tom’s everyday adventures. Once I got near the end, it became more exciting. I’m very happy I managed to finish this book. Stephen1 reviewRead

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IT WAS A GREAT ADVENTURESS BOOK ESPECIALLY HOW HUCK HAD TO OVER COME A LOT OF ABUSE AND STUFF AND HOW HW HAD TO FAKE A DEATH AND RUN JUST TO GET AWAY Sebrina8 6

This book fulls of adventures Thandeka16

Lol tom sawyer and huck are the coolest kids on the block, I read both stories but I still think Huck is cooler than tom but i them both. Mackenzie Need (: 1 review1 follower

These are great stories. Tofu103015

i only read the prince and the pauper but it was excellent! I am currently reading tom sawyer
DrewAuthor 1 book19 Read

The adventures of Tom Sawyer ; The adventures of Huckleberry Finn ; The prince and the pauper by Mark Twain (1978) Trent Munger93 1 follower

Started in August of 2013 Carly Patterson15 22

Illustrated version just top notch! Sneha10 9

Always been a fan of Mark Twain's works. The best boy-hood book I have read. I loved the mischief and the social issues entwined within a light-hearted plot. 10-books-to-read-before-you-die Jana1,419 86

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: 4*
The Prince and the Pauper: 3*
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 3*
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court: 3*
Pudd'nhead Wilson: 3* Alyse159

The Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was my favorite! It was very amusing! Especially after just finishing King Arthur. Austinp69 49

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