The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction
by Mark Twain
2020
Great fit for 8th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- adventure
- coming of age
- mischief and play
- courage
- morality and conscience
- freedom vs. society
- loyalty
About this book
Mark Twain’s classic follows clever, mischievous Tom Sawyer as he roams a Mississippi River town with his best friend Huck Finn, dreams of treasure, and tries to impress Becky Thatcher. What starts as playful pranks turns into real danger when the boys stumble onto a dark secret. Lively humor, fast-moving adventures, and memorable characters make this a favorite for independent readers. Ideal for middle graders ready for a timeless tale of courage, friendship, and growing up.
Setting: a fictional Mississippi River town in Missouri (St. Petersburg), mid-1800s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction right for my child?
Yes — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction is a great fit for 8th grade. The reading level is AR 8.1, which is typical for 8th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, adventure, coming of age.
How long does it take to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction?
At a typical 8th grade reading pace, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction takes around 6.7h to finish. The book has 70,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction has an AR quiz available, worth 12 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Annotated Fiction has an AR reading level of 8.1, which places it at a 8th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.