With its lively narrative and irrepressible hero,Tom Sawyeris tailor-made for the graphic novel form. Just imagine such classic moments as Tom and Becky in the bat-filled cave or the hilarious fence-painting incident captured in atmospheric, almost cinematic images. Every one of these and Twain's other unforgettable scenes are here, in this panoramic version of an American favorite. Author Tim Mucci adapts the story with care and love, while artist Rad Sechrist, one of the most talented up-and-coming comics illustrators today, endows each character with personality and each scene with movement and energy. Every frame is filled with breathtaking detail, from the homey buildings in Tom's town to the carefully crafted bucolic woods and water, from close-ups of faces (especially Tom's appealingly mischievous one) to wide-scale perspectives on the action. Readers will feel as if they're stepping right into Twain's wonderful world to experience all its humor and drama.