Journey down the Mississippi River with Huck and Jim in a timeless tale of courage, freedom, and adventure.Huckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father, until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when Huck's dad returns and kidnaps him, he must escape down the Mississippi river with runaway slave, Jim. They encounter trouble at every turn, from floods and gunfights to armed bandits and the long arm of the law. Through it all the friends stick together—but can Huck and Tom free Jim from slavery once and for all?
With an inspirational introduction by Darren Shan, this enduring classic invites readers of all ages to reflect on freedom, friendship, and the courage found in unlikely places.
Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910). He was born in Missouri, USA. He travelled around America, seeking fame and fortune before returning to become a steam-boat pilot on the Mississippi River, where he had grown up. Later he became a successful journalist and travel writer. In 1876 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, inspired by his own childhood, was published, followed eight years later by The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
