Today is a good time to remember the childhood with this amazing Mark Twain book. Published in 1876, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” managed to make the author famous for the decade and centuries to come. Its plot and characters have become universal for all ages and continents.

The book is about Tom Sawyer – antisocial and difficult teenager who lives with his aunt. Aunt Polly is desperately trying to make a “good man” out of him, but it seems that all her actions backfire. Luckily, what upsets the adults greatly amuses the kids and the readers.

Each chapter is full of adventurous events happening with Tom and his friends. Tom, a young boy full of beans, will quickly become a friend of every reader. You can call him a hooligan, a troublemaker, a prankster, or a mischievous person – but he is also a faithful friend, a kind and smart youngster getting the most out of the reality he lived in.

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” should be read for kids. The book is about the most sacred childhood dreams that come true in the actions of Tom and his friends. Together you can become a pirate, go on a treasure hunt, turn into a hero and learn how to be a leader. Tom will teach you how to avoid punishment and fight, but he will also teach you to gracefully face the strokes of fate.

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” should be read for adults as well. It helps to dive into reader’s childhood dreams and also to remember how to find joy in the little things that no longer excite us. You will rejoice when the kids manage to get a good trade and obtain a mite for the orange peels. You will also feel sorry when they have to face the consequences of their mischievous actions. Each reader will find a little bit of himself in Tom and his friends.

Author: Arron Johnston