Cover of Mark Twain, boy of old Missouri

Mark Twain, boy of old Missouri

by Miriam E. Mason

Childhood of Famous Americans

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the early life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, as he grows up in the bustling town of Hannibal, Missouri. Follow his adventures from apprentice printer to riverboat pilot and miner, uncovering the experiences that shaped the author of beloved classics like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. This captivating journey reveals how Twain's childhood and youthful spirit inspired his timeless stories.

Representation & Themes

BiographyAmerican AuthorsChildhood and YouthMissouri Social LifeComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0689714807
Pages
192
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
1991
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
23,750

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature.Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Childhood and youth.Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Authors, American.Missouri -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.