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 "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," written in 1876, is one of the most quoted works of the American author Mark Twain. The novel has elements of humour, satire and social criticism, and is recommended to both children and adults. Children can enjoy the adventure story, and adults can appreciate the satire.

The story of Tom Sawyer takes place in the imaginary town called St. Petersburg, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The main character is a boy named Tom Sawyer who lives with his aunt Polly and his younger half-brother Sid. Tom stands out for his intelligent, wild and humorous nature and is a person who can overcome any problem. He even falls in love and gets ‘’engaged’’ twice.

Tom gets bored at school and he is always looking for more exciting ways to spend his time. Along with his friends Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn, Tom runs away to live a pirate’s life on Jackson's Island, look for buried treasure and track down some real robbers.

All in all, ‘’The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’’ is an enjoyable reading because of its exciting action and great characters. The story’s main theme is the joy of childhood when the world is full of wonders and children are free of the heavy responsibilities of adulthood.