Tom Sawyer Abroad is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in 1894. It is the third book in the Tom Sawyer series, following Tom Sawyer, Detective. The novel follows Tom, Huck Finn, and Jim, the runaway slave, as they travel around the world in a hot air balloon. Along the way, they encounter a variety of adventures, including a giant, a desert island, and a mysterious pyramid. They also meet a variety of characters, including a French count, a German baron, and a Chinese mandarin. The novel is a humorous satire of the popular adventure stories of the time, and it also serves as a commentary on imperialism and colonialism. In the end, the boys return home safely, having learned valuable lessons about the world and themselves.
By Mark Twain · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Humor, Realistic Fiction · 13 chapters