Who Was Mark Twain?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Mark Twain?

Written by April Jones Prince and Who HQ · Illustrated by John O'Brien

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

This biography tells the story of the life and career of Mark Twain, from his childhood in Missouri to his rise as a renowned author and humorist.

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112 pages· 8,211 words· Est. 1 hour read· 910L· AR 6.1 · 1 AR pts
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Dive into the adventurous life of Mark Twain, a literary giant with a restless spirit. From silver prospecting in Nevada to navigating the Mississippi, Twain's journey is filled with humor and social insight. Yet, beneath the laughter lies a serious critic of racism and injustice. Discover the man behind the stories in this captivating biography, where each chapter reveals a new facet of his remarkable life. What drove Twain's relentless quest for adventure and justice?

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A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable biography.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,211
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
910L
AR book level
6.1
AR points
1
AR quiz
78946
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~V
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
May 24, 2004
First published
May 1, 2004
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448433196
LCCN
2003021265
OCLC
53814497

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