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
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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?

From the publisher

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.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,211
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
78946
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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