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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.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings
192 pages· 23,750 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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