The Birthday Boy

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer #3

by Catherine Nichols (Adapted by), Mark Twain, Amy June Bates (Illustrations)

It isn t nice to tell a lie even when you re trying to help someone. That s the lesson Tom and young readers learn in his latest entertaining adventure. It s Tom s brother s birthday, so when he accidentally breaks the sugar bowl, Tom takes the blame. But Aunt Polly saw what actually happened, and now both boys are in trouble. Will they find a way to make things right?"

32 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2007

About the author

As the author of more than 60 books for readers of all ages, Catherine Nichols has written on a wide variety of topics, including art, animals, and ASL. And that's just the A's! When not writing and editing, she teaches fiction writing and provides editorial services to aspiring writers. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and their much pampered pug.

Reviews

[Carly Hales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the beginning reader versions of these classics! And the pictures were wonderful!!