First published 2020
Tom Sawyer lives with Aunt Polly, cousin Mary, and half-brother Sid in their tiny Mississippi River town. He bursts through his front door each morning ready to cause trouble. Tom schemes and adventures his way through childhood, finding wonder in every corner of his world. His wild spirit clashes with the expectations of proper behavior that surround him. The boy discovers that being good and being adventurous don't always go together. Tom must navigate the tension between his rebellious nature and the love of his family. This retelling captures the joy and conflict of a boy who sees endless possibility in his small world.
Genres: american-fiction, american, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Mississippi River
Period: 19th-Century
36 pages · Hardcover · Faros Books