Age range 6 to 9 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer revolves around the youthful adventures of schoolboy protagonist, Thomas Sawyer, whose reputation for causing mischief precedes him. Tom lives with his Aunt Polly, half-brother Sid, and cousin Mary in a quaint town just off the shore of the Mississippi River. Classic Starts is a gorgeously produced, thoughtfully written series of abridged editions of beloved classics. Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level of children who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged volumes, this series offers a great way to introduce young readers to favourite tales.