description: (Abridged) A young runaway boards a raft and sets off down the Mississippi, setting in motion a series of memorable adventures that have intrigued readers of all ages for over a century. Huck Finn and his loyal companion, the escaped slave Jim, form one of literature's greatest friendships while encountering rough waters, a pair of con artists, and other lively incidents and characters. This streamlined, easy-to-read version skillfully captures all the flavor and color of the original narrative. 15 black-and-white illus.
language: English
title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
titlecomplete: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
characters: Jim Upton, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain
genres: Literature, Young Adult, Classics, School, Adventure, Novels, High School, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Read For School
ratings_count: 1248960
places: St. Petersburg, Missouri, The United States of America, Mississippi River, Missouri, Hannibal, Missouri
series: Adventures of Tom and Huck
publisher: Turtleback Books