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Mentioned in 47 episodes

Huckleberry Finn

Book • 1994
This adaptation of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Joanne Suter retains the core elements of Mark Twain's original story while making it more approachable for students.

The book follows Huck Finn and the runaway slave Jim as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River, confronting various challenges and social issues of pre-Civil War America.

The adaptation includes eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning.

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to illustrate Twain's knowledge of Tom and Huck in the Mississippi, highlighting the darker tones.
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