River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 40
Published: 2003
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"River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain" by William Anderson is a captivating children's biography that explores the life of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. The story takes readers on a journey through Twain's early years along the Mississippi River, where his experiences and imaginative spirit influenced his writing. The narrative highlights his adventures, relationships, and the profound impact of the river on his stories, including classics like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Anderson skillfully captures Twain's unique personality and his ability to weave humor and social commentary into his works. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by HarperCollins Publishers .
William Anderson is a historian, educator, and author of twenty-five books of biography, travel, and history. His groundbreaking research on Laura Ingalls Wilder and her books led to many HarperCollins titles, including Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography, Laura Ingalls Wilder Country, and A Little House Sampler. He has also written for Travel & Leisure, the Saturday Evening Post, the Christian Science Monitor, and many other national magazines. Anderson is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, and libraries. He makes his home in Michigan. Dan Andreasen has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children, including The Treasure Bath, A Baker's Dozen, and Firebears: The Rescue Team . Dan lives in Medina, Ohio, with his family.