twain, mark

Presents a biography of nineteenth-century American writer and humorist, Mark Twain, and chronicles his personal and professional life, including information on the landscape and events of his day, describing Twain as he lived.

A brief biography on the life and career of American author and humorist, Mark Twain, that describes his childhood and stories of adventure.

Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens wants the world to know that her papa, Mark Twain, is more than just a humorist and sets out to write a comprehensive biography of the American icon.

Huck tells of his adventures travelling down the Mississippi on a raft with an escaped slave.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. Observations like this make Mark Twain the most widely read and quoted American author. This guide utilizes quotes, excerpts, biographical information, and critical analysis in examining Twain's vast output of novels, personal memoirs, social criticisms, and essays, both serious and hilarious. It also demonstrates how Twain carefully stored his life experiences in his mind, then mined and refined them years later, to bring us the timeless lessons he had learned. In all his works, students will find the underlying fears, disappointments, hopes and dreams he held for America, and he always found the right words to tell us.

"Alex is a reluctant psychic who can see ghosts. He may have to reveal his ability to his best friend when he meets the spirit of Mark Twain"--Provided by publisher.

Includes a brief biography of Mark Twain, thematic and structural analysis of "The Adentures of Huckleberry Finn", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

A brief biography on the life and career of American author and humorist, Mark Twain, that describes his childhood and stories of adventure.

In this graphic retelling, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn witness a murder, run away from home, and find a treasure in nineteenth-century Missouri.