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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Huckleberry Finn

Book • 1994

This adaptation of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Joanne Suter retains the core elements of Mark Twain's original story while making it more approachable for students.

The book follows Huck Finn and the runaway slave Jim as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River, confronting various challenges and social issues of pre-Civil War America.

The adaptation includes eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning.

Mentioned by

Mary Robinette Kowal

Jordan Schneider

Walter Russell Mead

Morteza Hajizadeh

Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Mentioned by

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as a retelling from Jim's perspective.

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as one of Theodore Roosevelt's favorite books.

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Mentioned by

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to illustrate Twain's knowledge of Tom and Huck in the Mississippi, highlighting the darker tones.

Mentioned by

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as an example of a fantastic story that now has warnings on it due to its outdated and offensive content.

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Mentioned by

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as an example of a great story with inherent tension.

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references it as a masterpiece on the difference between right and wrong.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing books that represent American culture.

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Mentioned by

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as a book she started reading but gave up on.

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Mentioned by

Walter Russell Mead

to illustrate the historical divide between educated women and less-educated men.

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Mentioned by

Kate Norris

when discussing the controversial nature of Mark Twain's work and its changing perception over time.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he read.

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as a book she found hidden during the Cultural Revolution.

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Mentioned as a book challenged by progressives for its racist language.

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Mentioned by

Morteza Hajizadeh

regarding the controversy surrounding the N-word.

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Mentioned by

Tim Blagg

as inspiration for a youth group activity involving a river crossing.

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