It has been months since the Spyder's invasion of the child's world and the young boy has done everything he can to survive, but one fateful day, when the child's curiosity gets the best of him, he is swept away into an alien world so dark, and so dangerous, that he longs for the days he slept alone in the fallout of his war-ravaged planet. His new master, an alien named Tryllcian, has a dark purpose. He saves the child's life and becomes his most loved protector... and his most feared enemy. Will the child called Niv Spinal survive long enough to escape from his fearsome master? Or will he...

This classic novel has been read and enjoyed by millions since it was first published 138 years ago. While the story is timeless, there are elements in the story some modern readers might find to be confusing. In this edition, many of these questions will be addressed in the ninety reference notes. Tom Sawyer will thrill you with his escapades, with his mischievous pranks, and with his innocent charm. Discover again this slice of American historical fiction, and gain for yourself a new appreciation of the culture that was mid-nineteenth century America. This edition features classic...