Mark Twain
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1942 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Mark Twain

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Discover how a boy's adventures shaped a legendary writer's life.

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192 pages· 23,750 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 700L
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Explore the life of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, from his adventurous childhood in Missouri to his iconic status as a writer. Follow his journey from a riverboat pilot to a celebrated author, and uncover how his early experiences inspired classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. With Halley's Comet marking both his birth and death, Twain's life is as fascinating as his stories. What events in his youth led to his literary genius? Dive into history and find out.

From the publisher

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics of childhood have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. These lively, inspiring, believable biographies sweep today’s young readers right into history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
23,750
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
13711
Publication
Published
April 30, 1991
First published
January 1, 1942
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689714801
LCCN
90023768
OCLC
22809403

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