[Gutenberg 7193] • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.

[Gutenberg 7193] • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.

Every child who has ever been tempted by blue skies and sunshine will identify with Tom's predicament: it's a beautiful day, and he wants to play at the swimming hole… *not* on the piano. So crafty Tom hides from Aunt Polly--what youngster in his place wouldn't? And that's what makes this perfectly crafted excerpt from an acknowledged classic so enjoyable on its own.