The main characters are an uncivilised young boy named Huck and a runaway slave, Jim, a middle aged man, searching for his freedom. Show Huck narrates the story of their adventures travelling down the Mississippi on a raft. Tales are told about the various places they stop at on the way, this involves comedy, suspense and tragedy and lots of mischief. I would recommend this fantastic book to ages 11 and up if they are good readers. This book is written from Huck's point of view so it is written in a Southern American accent so this does make it hard to read. I read this book before I knew about the Adventures of Tom Sawyer which you should really read first. It didn't affect my enjoyment of the book, but it is worth reading it first as it is easier. Some parts of the book were exciting and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next but other parts did get a big tedious and dragged on and on. There is particularly offensive language used in the version that I read so I think that you have to be mature enough to understand why it is being used and not to use it yourself in real life. Someone who likes suspense and adventure books would really enjoy this. It also helps to have a good sense of humour. “We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an indelible image of antebellum America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds, and a variety of colorful characters. GenresClassicsFictionChildrensAdventureHistorical FictionLiteratureYoung Adult 160 pages, Hardcover First published March 28, 2006 About the authorRatings & ReviewsFriends & FollowingCommunity ReviewsDisplaying 1 - 30 of 44 reviews  13 reviews1 follower July 7, 2020 Couldn’t put it down. Just a little short. Read October 19, 2021 The novel tells the story of Huckleberry Finn's escape from his alcoholic and abusive father and Huck's adventurous journey down the Mississippi River together with the runaway slave Jim. It is an easy read compared to the real story written by Mark Twain. This book is a banned book due to the vulgar language and the racism that is present in the novel, so the likely hood that I would be able to teach this to my students is slim. However, if I did teach this book to my students, I would have them create a map in which they traveled down the Mississippi, as well as learn about vocabulary that is in the book. October 24, 2017 this book is about a boy named Finn and it is about his life and how he ran away from home trying to go down the Ohio river with his friend and also a slave that had escaped from a plantation. This was a good book because it had lots of details and let you see what Finn see´s and how he thinks and feels. August 13, 2020 Wherever he goes, trouble seems to follow Huckleberry Finn, an independent boy growing up in Mid-1800s Missouri. Troubles finds Huck yet again on a great rafting adventure down the Mississpi River, where he run to his old friend Jim. he also meets a few acquaintances who seem eager to make Huck's life as difficult as possible . 100 reviews2 followers April 1, 2018 Really enjoyed reading this book! It was adventurous and hilarious! April 21, 2018 Great book just a little short Great book. great drawings. Lots of adventure Lots of death and murder. Sad a little funny Just a little to short but overall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 172 reviews9 followers May 30, 2019 A good short book to get the younger kids interested in the story. I also used it with the older kids to discuss slavery and racism 40 reviews January 7, 2020 I really enjoyed reading this book. I have read it multiple times but I never get tired of it. It was full of action and suspense.Huckleberyy is a character like no other with his quick thinking and crazy ideas. Awesome classic. Is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn worth reading?A classic piece of literature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a wonderful depiction of life along the Mississippi river and times past. Huckleberry Finn is a wild, adventurous, and self-sufficient young man who finds his way along the river with an escaped slave. What age is appropriate to read Huckleberry Finn?Because of its violence, frightening sequences and themes of racism, The Adventures of Huck Finn isn't suitable for children under 8 years, and we also recommend parental guidance for children aged up to 13 years. What is the book review of Huckleberry Finn?I would recommend this fantastic book to ages 11 and up if they are good readers. This book is written from Huck's point of view so it is written in a Southern American accent so this does make it hard to read. I read this book before I knew about the Adventures of Tom Sawyer which you should really read first. What is the overall message of Huckleberry Finn?The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by American author Mark Twain, is a novel set in the pre-Civil War South that examines institutionalized racism and explores themes of freedom, civilization, and prejudice. |
