The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Novel by Mark TwainPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 251 Summary The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a masterpiece of American literature written by Mark Twain and published on June 9, 1876. The iconic story centers on a mischievous, clever boy named Tom Sawyer growing up along the Mississippi River in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri.