On the surface, this book is a straight forward story about a boy and a runaway slave. This book, first published in 1884, explores slavery and racism. Huck, the main character, joins a gang and escapes from the clutches of his abusive father. He meets a friend, Jim, and together they have all sorts...

Huckleberry Finn begins with Huck, the main character, living with Widow Douglas near the Mississippi River. He flees from Widow Douglas and sets off to start a whole series of adventures. He meets Tom Sawyer and Jim, a runaway slave, on his travels. The adventures they then have are for you to read...