This delightful little book was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It was sitting in one of the little libraries on the corner of our street here in Bismarck, and I decided to enjoy it again. I believe I read it in junior high? Not sure...of course I've seen the movie, black and white, if I recall correctly. Mark Twain captures the thinking and craziness of kids on the brink of adolescence. For example, the way they flirt and then ignore each other, play mind games, and engage in great leaps of imagination and superstition are all perfectly captured. I also enjoyed remembering that the adult world is completely unintelligible to adolescents. The long summer days and how they filled them was fun to read.
Plus, it was interesting to be introduced to characters who make another appearance in Huckleberry Finn. I'm ready to revisit that one, too. The description of Injun Joe is shocking in its racism, but is probably indicative of its time and context.
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