The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library)

Author - Mark Twain ... [Goo?] [Posters]

This Hardcover Book item from Grosset & Dunlap was reviewed on 26-Oct-2008.

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1) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. I somehow tragically managed to make my way to adulthood with never reading anything but the kiddie version of this book. When I found this book for super-cheap in the teachers´ lounge book sale and I figured "hey, why not?" And thus I picked it up and immediately fell in love with the sheer Old-South charm that only Twain can deliver. Really, people, it is no wonder that this book is such a classic! It may not have the soulful human reflections of "Huckleberry Finn", but in the solemn concern for the pleasures of boyhood it certainly makes its own mark.

Mark Twain tells the story purely from a storyteller´s view. No deep analysis of character that takes you right inside of Tom Sawyer´s psyche, nothing blatantly philosophical. It is as if Mr. Twain lives to simply tells us into what trouble Tom is getting. He does not go out of his way to give lengthy, dull descriptions or even fully flesh out the details of just what Tom and his friends are doing. It gives it a charming, folksy style that allows for plenty of plot and action. Even, so the writing is unparalleled.

And it truly is a great story. It´s fun! I don´t know how many poor students have been tricked into believing it is not. It has all the great elements of a good boy story, what with the murders and buried treasure and faked deaths and hoodoo--not to mention the delight taken away by discovery of bacteria.

I´m also a huge fan of this Whole Story edition. It´s beautiful, easy to carry around, and I guess I´m a sucker for the documentary feature.

Fantastic, fun story. Everyone should read it.¤

2) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. These audio books help children that are having trouble with the written word. I also use them in the car, so each trip we hear more of the story. The kids love them and I think it makes them interested in reading.¤

3) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. To understand America in the nineteenth century, you must understand Tom Sawyer. His life, so full of adventure set amidst the bustle of a changing nation, is in many ways the dream of nearly all male children. To spend your time swimming in the creek, gathering "treasures" and eating goodies is truly the good life. Tom´s romance with Becky is also the way it is with most boys. Girls are universally considered to have some kind of contagious disease, when I was young, they had cooties, until you see that one perfect girl that you will share everything with.
The wonder and mischief of Tom and Huck are captured in this book, superbly illustrated by Michael Ploog. Tom is wide-eyed, freckled and has bulbous cheeks. Huck has a pointed nose, bright eyes and a suitably scruffy demeanor. With the exception of Sundays, the boy´s clothes consist of a series of patches sewn over rags. This book is an excellent introduction to what is the tale of American youth of the nineteenth century, very appropriate for classes in English. Of course, after covering this book, the students should be required to read the original.
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4) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. This book is a great example of what makes Twain one of America´s most belvoed writers. Twain´s unique sense of humor and his keen insights into human nature shine through in this book. Twain´s style is wonderful, the characters are dynamic and the plot never hits a snag. Twain has created a novel here that is light enough on the surface to entertain young readers yet contatins enough substance to speak volumes to an adult audience. You are sure to love this one is you have read any of Twain´s other works. If you haven´t read Twain, delay no further--this book is the perfect starting point.¤

5) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. Ever since my dad first read this timeless classic to my sister & me as kids, while camping in our trailer during the summer, it has left its indelible impression upon my imagination. How I too wanted to shove off from shore on my "skiff" and have my own adventures down the Mississippi! I know of no other book that so wonderfully captures the essence and joy of carefree boyhood.

When I say "carefree", however, I am not forgetting the grim and serious elements of the novel. But these work just as well as the sunnier and funnier parts. In fact, just when the narrative needs it, a murder comes along which boosts the plot most effectively, giving it a shot in the arm. And speaking of the darker aspects, does not Injun Joe have to rank highly on the list of greatest villains in the history of literature? I can assure you that as a boy listening to the cave chapters, his menace was palpable and unforgettable.

Unfortunately, literary snobs have often found it fashionable to belittle Tom Sawyer as inconsequential and a ´lightweight´ seen against the towering greatness of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". I couldn´t disagree more. (I love Huckleberry Finn dearly and plan to review it soon as well). I read a quote in a foreword that I thought was very insightful: "Huckleberry Finn is a greater book, but not a better one." I think this is exactly so. Extol the greatness of HF by all means, but don´t make the mistake of downgrading Twain´s other masterpiece, just because its theme is not so weighty and grave. In fact, the episodic nature of the telling of Tom Sawyer fit Twain´s particular brand of genius perfectly (whereas there were some sub par stretches in Huck Finn).

Loved it as a boy, love it no less as a man. Thank you, dad, for imparting such an enduring gift.¤

6) Hardcover Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated Junior Library) by Grosset & Dunlap. The idyllic boyhood of one of literature´s most beloved characters comes alive again with fun, mischief, and adventure in an illustrated edition from the popular Illustrated Junior Library, featuring a striking new cover.¤

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