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Mark Twain, the author was an American Writer & Humorist. His real name is Samuel Longhorne Clemens. Mark Twain is the pen name. His notable works are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In his credit, there are 28 books and numerous Sketches & Short stories. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer came out in 1869. It features one of the best-loved characters in American fiction. Mark Twains famous short stories are: The War Prayer, A Dogs Tale, Eves Diary, A Ghost Story, Luck, Advice to little Girls, Cannibalism in the Cars, and lot many This novel is about a boy growing up along the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer has several adventures, after with his friend Huckleberry Finn. An Excerpt: Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town wins the admiration of the judge in the church by obtaining the Bible as a prize but reveals his ignorance when he is unable to answer basic questions about Scripture. Tom pursues Becky, eventually persuading her to get engaged by kissing him. Their romance soon collapses when she discovers that Tom was engaged to another school girl The book has been widely adapted into feature films and Television Series. A must-have book for everyone.,Anne of Green Gables’ is a novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as LM Montgomery) a children’s classic novel. LM Montgomery (30th November 1874 – 24th April 1942) was a Canadian author who is best known for writing children’s classic book. Her notable works are Anne of Green Gables Rilla of Ingleside Emily of New Moon. She wrote Canadian Literature Children’s novels short fiction poetry.The novel narrates the adventures of Anne Shirley an 11-year old orphan girl who is the main character. Also she makes her way through life with the Cuthberts in school as well as in other areas. Anne is sent to live with Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert who are unmarried siblings in their 50’s after spending their childhood in the orphanages. After this they decide to adopt a boy from any orphanage who in turn will help Mathew to work as a caretaker of his farm. Here the story becomes interesting. Due to some misunderstandings the orphanage sends Anne instead of any boy. Anne is very imaginative and dramatic. She is very talkative especially on those occasions when she has to describe about her fantasy and dreams. At first Marilla doesn’t allow Anne to stay with them but after Mathew’s encouragement she agrees. So Anne enjoys her stay at this farming village. That soon comes as ‘Green Gables’.The book narrates all the struggle faced by Anne and how quickly she adapts with the new surroundings and farming village is really appreciable. How she excel in study? How she become friend of Diana? Why Gilbert tease her? There are so many interesting episodes in the novel. Anne enjoys the company of Diana Jane Andrews and one boy crazy Puby Giles. The story reveals a tragedy about Mathew which compels Anne to give up her scholarship and to stay at home only. After that many ups n downs related to Marilla Gilbert and Anne her self comes with a twist in the story.A very interesting and emotional story. Readers will surely enjoy reading this novel. So grab your copy to know all about the adventurous life of Anne. It soothes a lot.