In this edition for young readers, the word "Negro" has been substituted for the original word (now deemed offensive by many) used by Mark Twain in his faithful rendition of the local speech of his time when referring to African Americans.

It"s spring--and both Tom and Huck have a bad case of spring fever, a mala dy which is instantly cured when Tom is asked by his Aunt Sally to come as soon as he can to "Arkansaw." It seems that Uncle Silas is in considerable trouble and needs some help. Huck Finn narrates this lesser-known tale of the duo"s adventures as they set out down river by steamer.

Arriving at their destination, Tom and Huck find Silas being pursued by a dangerous pair of thugs, giving Tom an opportunity to break out the mail order detective kit he"s been itching to use. Thrills, laughs, and a roller coaster ride of breathtaking action follow as clever Tom and crafty Huck get involved with stolen diamonds, meet a mysterious stranger, find a body in a shallow grave, and learn that Uncle Silas has confessed to a murder he didn"t commit.

1. An Invitation for Tom and Huck

2. Jake Dunlap

3. A Diamond Robbery

4. The Three Sleepers

5. A Tragedy in the Woods

6. Plans to Secure the Diamonds

7. A Night"s Vigil

8. Talking with the Ghost

9. Finding of Jubiter Dunlap

10. The Arrest of Uncle Silas

11. Tom Sawyer Discovers the Murderers