“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain is an imaginative and mischievous tale set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. The story follows Tom Sawyer, a boy who lives with his Aunt Polly and half-brother Sid. Tom’s escapades include playing hooky from school, whitewashing a fence, and falling in love with Becky Thatcher¹.

He witnesses a murder committed by the Native-American “half-breed” Injun Joe and swears a blood oath of silence with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Tom and Huck later run away to an island, pretending to be pirates, while the community searches for their bodies. The novel weaves humor, adventure, and poignant moments as Tom navigates the pleasures and challenges of childhood¹².

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