"Mark Twains classic story, rivetingly retold for todays younger readers. In his sleepy little town, Tom Sawyer dreams of becoming a pirate, an explorer or an outlaw. But after witnessing a gruesome crime in the graveyard, he sets off on an adventure far more thrilling than he could have imagined. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much loved classic stories. Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text."