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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer cover
Grade
Grade 4
Author
Mark Twain
First published
1876

CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1876, adapted into three reading levels.

Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly in a town on the Mississippi River and is always looking for adventure. He tricks his friends into painting a fence, runs off to an island, and sees a crime that puts him in danger. The book captures the fun and the fears of growing up.

Choose a level

R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.

R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.

R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.

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