Set in the 1840s, the novel follows Tom's escapades and exploits, from convincing his friends to whitewash a fence for him to attending his own funeral after he's thought to be dead. Tom's character is both endearing and mischievous, embodying the essence of boyhood with his boundless curiosity and rebellious nature. The narrative takes a thrilling turn when Tom, along with his friend Huckleberry Finn, witnesses a murder and becomes entangled in a...