The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Set in the 1840s in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer follows a young boy navigating life along the Mississippi River. The story features Tom's escapades with his friend Huckleberry Finn, capturing the essence of childhood and adventure. Initially a commercial failure, the novel ultimately became Mark Twain's best-selling work during his lifetime, reflecting themes of friendship, freedom, and the complexities of growing up.