More Information Directory
For More information on all things Tom Sawyer, here is a list of sites about the author, characters, and other related books. Based on the quality of information provided, each site is rated on a scale of 1 – 10. (10 being the best)
· (8) www.visithannibal.com is full of information about Hannibal, Missouri, Mark Twain’s home. This is also the inspiration for St. Petersburg, the setting of the novel. · (7)http://www.novelguide.com is a great place to find information about the characters. It gives detailed descriptions of each character, and helps to bring understanding to readers. · (9)http://people.brandeis.edu/ is the place to find a list of the books Mark Twain has written. The site has his writings arranged according to Pseudonyms and type of writing. · (8) To find out more about Samuel Clemens and his pen name Mark Twain visit . The http://www.pbs.org site contains a full biography of this well-known author. · (10) http://etext.virginia.edu has the full text including illustrations, of Huckleberry Finn. This is another famous novel written by Mark Twain. · (7) http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/learnmore/chronology.html has a detailed time line, describing Mark Twain’s life. It includes over 38 of the most important events in his life. · (10) http://dig.lib.niu.edu/twain/kastor-culture.html has a vast amount of information about “Mark Twain’s Mississippi”. It includes the lifestyle during his lifetime, interactive maps, and much more. · (8) www.sparknotes.com is a place to go to get more information on the themes in Tom Sawyer. It is a great place to gain insight on the story. |
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