The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition
by Mark Twain
2020
Great fit for 8th grade
Reading level and content both target 6th grade and up · ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- coming of age
- courage
- moral choices
- freedom vs. responsibility
- imagination
- identity
- small-town life
About this book
Mark Twain’s classic follows lively Tom Sawyer as he schemes, explores, and tests the rules in a small Mississippi River town. With his best friend Huck Finn, Tom stumbles into big adventures that challenge his courage and sense of right and wrong. The story also captures first crushes—like Tom’s on Becky Thatcher—and the humor of childhood pranks. Readers enjoy its fast-paced escapades, rich atmosphere, and timeless look at growing up.
Setting: St. Petersburg, Missouri (a fictional town on the Mississippi River), mid-19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition right for my child?
Yes — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition 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 Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include friendship, coming of age, courage.
How long does it take to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition?
At a typical 8th grade reading pace, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition 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 Fully Annotated Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition 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 Fully Annotated Edition?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain The New Fully Annotated Edition has an AR reading level of 8.1, which places it at a 8th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — 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.