The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is about a boy who is always in trouble. Growing up along the Mississippi River in the 1800s, Tom and his bestfriend Huck play hooky, pull pranks, and even run away to become pirates. Tom Sawyer is one of the best stories ever about friendship. But did you know this tale is also filled with hundreds of challenging vocabulary words?

Now Kaplan makes it easy to master new vocabulary words whilereading a timeless classic. The abridged story appears on the right-hand pages. On the left-hand pages are definitions of the difficult vocabulary words in the text. You'll get:

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• Over 400 vocabulary words and definitions

• Synonyms and pronunciation for each word

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Plus:

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• Questions for reading group and classroom discussion that enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

• Tips for writing a great book report

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