Mark Twain
It is the story of Huckleberry Finn, the boy who refuses to be reformed and learn the right things. All he wants is to be free and have adventures—to be a member of a gang! He escapes from his drunken father and sails down the Mississippi, in his raft. He meets Jim, who also escapes, to avoid being sold as a slave. Together they get into many difficult situations. With his quick thinking and amazing ability to spin yarns he escapes everytime. Finally he and his old friend Tom Sawyer join hands to rescue their friend Jim from slavery. Do they succeed?
Grade 1 (8 to 9 years) 1000 headwords
Grade 3 (10 to 11 years) 2000 headwords
Grade 2 (9 to 10 years) 1500 headwords
Grade 4 (11 to 12 years) 3000 headwords
This series, consisting of classics from English literature, is intended to promote the habit of reading in young children. The stories are adapted and simplified for young readers of different age groups and language proficiency. The headwords indicate the active vocabulary of a child in the relevant age group. This series also enhances comprehension and learning through: