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Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 820 (What's this?)
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 2, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 148140153X
ISBN-13: 978-1481401531
The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher Paperback – June 2, 2015
by Jessica Lawson(Author), Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/148140153X
Product details
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 820 (What's this?)
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 2, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 148140153X
ISBN-13: 978-1481401531
Becky Thatcher has her side of the story to tell—and it’s a whopper—in this creative spin on Mark Twain’s beloved The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, complete with illustrations, that Publishers Weekly calls “a rewarding read on many levels” (starred review).
Tom Sawyer’s and Huckleberry Finn’s adventures are legendary, but what about the story you haven’t heard? In 1860, eleven-year-old Becky Thatcher is the new girl in town, determined to have adventures like she promised her brother Jon before he died. With her Mama frozen in grief and her Daddy busy as town judge, Becky spends much of her time on her own, getting into mischief. Before long, she joins the boys at school in a bet to steal from the Widow Douglas, and Becky convinces her new best friend, Amy Lawrence, to join her.
But the theft doesn’t go as planned, and Widow Douglas ends up being unfairly accused of grave robbing as a result. So Becky concocts a plan to clear the Widow’s name. If she pulls it off, she might just get her Mama to notice her again, as well as fulfill her promise to Jon in a most unexpected way. That is, if that tattletale Tom Sawyer will quit following her around.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 3–7—It's 1860, and 11-year-old Becky Thatcher has just moved to St. Petersburg, Missouri. She's looking for big-time adventure in this small town, and once she meets Sid Sawyer, it doesn't take her long to find it. Pretty soon, she's sneaking out after dark, stealing graveyard dirt at midnight, and keeping an eye out for dead cats to help her win a bet. The only obstacle standing between her and even more excitement is goody-goody tattletale Tom Sawyer. This fast-paced tale is the perfect introduction to Mark Twain's classic characters, but readers who are already familiar with Tom, Sid, Becky, and the Widow Douglas will also appreciate this imaginative, pitch-perfect spin on their classic adventures. Narrator Tavia Gilbert does a phenomenal job. She portrays each character with a different voice, giving the impression that the novel is read by an entire cast of narrators instead of just one person. This fast-paced story is perfect for historical fiction and adventure fans.—Anne Bozievich, Friendship Elementary School, Glen Rock, PA --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
From Booklist
Lawson channels her inner Mark Twain (especially in the use of colloquial speech) in this debut novel featuring a feisty Becky Thatcher. Lawson’s Becky comes with a rich backstory: she is new to town, grieving the recent death of her adventurous brother Jon, and equally comfortable lying to her parents or procuring cemetery dirt after midnight. Conversely, Lawson’s Tom Sawyer spends his time tattling on Becky, eschewing adventures because they might lead to trouble, and hanging out with riverboat pilot Samuel Clemens, who has rented a room at Aunt Polly’s. After Widow Douglas is wrongly accused of grave robbing, Becky resolves to clear her name and in the process brings to justice criminals who are wanted for robbery and murder. While Twain purists may object to revisions to these iconic characters, Lawson cleverly explains the discrepancy—Clemens promises to fictionalize the stories Becky tells him. Give this one to fans of Gloria Whelan’s The Wanigan (2002). Grades 4-6. --Kay Weisman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
*STARRED REVIEW* "A delightfully clever debut." (Publishers Weekly)
"The deliciously impetuous, devilishly clever, and uncommonly brave Becky Thatcher is now one of my all-time favorite herounes, and I'm desperate to follow her on more adventures. Captivating, exciting, and great barrels-full of fun, this is a book to adore." (Anne Ursu, author of THE REAL BOY and BREADCRUMBS)
"Delightful." (Kirkus Reviews)
"eaders not familiar with Twain's work will find an enjoyable adventure story with glimmers of mystery. Fans of historical fiction will enjoy the charming heroine and fitting affirmations of family, friendship, and remembrance." (School Library Journal)
About the Author
Jessica Lawson is the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book that Publishers Weekly called “a delightfully clever debut” in a starred review, and Nooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. Her latest middle grade novel is Waiting for Augusta. You can visit her at JessicaLawsonBooks.com.
Iacopo Bruno is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Milan, Italy.
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