Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.

The adventures of Huckleberry Finn / Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain ; edited, and with an afterword, by Joan Dunayer. - 181 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Townsend Library . - Townsend Library. .

"Illustrations by Hal Taylor." "Edited to make [it] more accessible to today's readers"--Publisher's website

Two runaways, the white boy Huck and the black man Jim, join forces. Huck has fled an abusive father. Jim has fled slavery. In their quest for freedom, Huck and Jim travel down the Mississippi River, encountering many dangers. Will they escape oppression and abuse? Or will the powerful forces against them prove stronger than their brave defiance? - Back cover To help students experience the joys and benefits of reading, Townsend Press presents the Townsend Library - a collection of high-interest classics. Each Townsend Library book has been carefully edited to maintain the original story while updating language and style for today's readers. - Publisher

HL720L Lexile

159194029X 9781591940296

2004104206


Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character)
Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character)


19th century


Fugitive slaves--Missouri.
Fugitive slaves.
Male friendship--Missouri.
Male friendship.
Readers for new literates.
Readers for new literates.
Manners and customs.


Missouri.
Mississippi River.
Mississippi River.
Mississippi River Region.
Missouri--Social life and customs--19th century.


Readers (Publications)
Readers (Publications)
Young adult fiction.
Fiction.
Fiction.

PS1305 / .A1 2004