Tom Sawyer ilmailija : Huckleberry Finn'in jatko

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Contributor:

Hagman, Tyko, 1849-1914

Standardized Title:

Tom Sawyer abroad. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tom Sawyer ilmailija" by Mark Twain is a fictional novel likely written during the late 19th century. This work is a sequel to the adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring Tom, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim as they embark on a new escapade involving an air balloon. The narrative continues the themes of adventure and exploration typical of Twain's work, showcasing the curious and bold spirit of its protagonists. The opening of "Tom Sawyer ilmailija" sets the stage with Tom Sawyer reveling in the glory of his past adventures, particularly his heroic escapade of rescuing Jim and traveling both by steamboat and on a raft. However, Tom's longing for greater adventure is sparked by Nat Parsons, an older man in the town known for his own travels. This introduces a sense of rivalry as the townsfolk engage in storytelling competitions regarding their exploits. Tom soon hears about an air balloon that is set to travel to Europe, prompting him to gather Huck and Jim for yet another journey filled with excitement and peril. The narrative hints at Tom's grand ambitions and the humorous misunderstandings that arise from his lofty aspirations, setting the tone for their upcoming airborne adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juha Kiuru

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_Abroad

Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-11-21