The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Written by Mark Twain

Part of the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn series

A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,039,650 ratings

336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Tom Sawyer, ever the adventurer, stumbles upon a murder with his friends by the Mississippi River. Bound by a blood oath to keep the secret, they flee to become pirates, seeking treasure. But when Tom finds himself trapped in a cave with the menacing Injun Joe, his courage and wits are put to the ultimate test. Will he find a way out, or will the shadows of the cave claim him forever? Discover the thrilling escapades and daring escapes in this timeless tale of adventure and friendship.

From the publisher

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Tom Sawyer is sure to find trouble wherever the river leads him . . .

On the banks of the Mississippi River, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night in the graveyard they witness a murder. The boys make a blood oath never to reveal the secret, and they run away to be pirates in search of hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with scary Injun Joe, can he escape unharmed?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 336
Words: 70,131
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 570L

Themes & topics

Books about secrets Books about mischief Books about running away from home Books about innovation Books about brothers

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Presence of Death

*Spoiler* One of the characters kills another character.

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a memorable classic with an entertaining mix of juvenile musings and attitude, elementary-school-style romance, sneaky midnight blood oaths with best friends, and of course, the silent witness of a graveyard murder. At its climax, Tom Sawyer keeps readers on edge as they tread carefully--and then frantically--with Tom through the cave where the runaway killer hides.”

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