Norman Rockwell

The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen. A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades-from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe-Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge,...

Norman Rockwell images accompany this popular Christmas song.

Realizing that he is different from other wood thrushes, Willie sets out on his own and becomes famous when he creates his own songs to accompany a flutist who is his devoted friend.