
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
Tom is at the end of his rope, convinced that the world has turned its back on him. A desperate night on Meadow Lane leads him to his steadfast friend Joe Harper, and together they swear a pact to stick together no matter what. Their shared sense of abandonment sparks a bold, reckless idea: to abandon school and home and disappear into the wilderness as outlaws.
The boys quickly recruit the ever‑adventurous Huckleberry Finn and choose the secluded Jackson’s Island as their hideout. Under the cover of midnight they meet by a hidden bluff, swapping secret signals and taking on pirate monikers that turn their childish fantasies into a real‑world plan. With a makeshift raft, stolen provisions, and the thrill of the unknown, they set the stage for a daring escapade that will test their friendship and their courage.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (58K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
Jun 29, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for bringing Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn to life, this sharp-witted American writer turned memories of the Mississippi into stories that still feel lively, funny, and daring. His humor was often playful on the surface and quietly cutting underneath.
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