Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was written by Mark Twain in 1876 and is considered one of his Masterpieces. The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is set in a fictional riverside town called St Petersburg and features the life of a young boy named Tom. The story is said to be taken from Mark Twain's own life growing up in Hannibal Missouri. Mark Twain is hailed for his portrayal of a young boys thoughts, feelings and experiences growing up along the River.