Author
Mark Twain
4 books here
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 920L · 1960
The most important American novel for this age — the dialect and period language demand real work, but the friendship between Huck and Jim is earned and the moral questions still sting.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 900L · 2014
A foundational text with genuine moral weight—Huck's journey forces kids to grapple with racism and conscience in ways most contemporary books shy from, but the dialect and pacing demand a confident reader and adult co-reading.
The Prince and the Pauper
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 820L · 1991
A genuine page-turner that lands its argument about privilege and empathy without preaching; Twain's voice is playful and the identity-swap keeps kids guessing through the second act.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 900L · 2012
Still genuinely funny and surprising for kids who can handle 19th-century prose; the dialect and outdated cultural references require parent engagement but reward it.