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Classic Authors: Mark Twain
A brief biography of Mark Twain.
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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer
The boys share different experiences, which help to characterize their individuality.
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Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens. 1835-1910.
Although Tom Sawyer was not Samuel Clemens, their personalities are much alike. And some of the things that Tom did, Sam had done before him.
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Preemies of Note: Mark Twain
The first in a series about famous preemies, the article focuses on the life and work of Mark Twain, who was born two months premature.
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Mark Twain Biography
Brief biography of Mark Twain, American children's writer, famous for his two classic books, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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F-J Classic Children's Literature
Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.
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Riverboat Pilot Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain's books are filled with descriptions of river currents, shoals, jagged bluffs, and boats along the Mississippi.
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Author Snapshot: Twain, Mark
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmens)
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Heroic Parody in Twain's Huckleberry Finn
In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain satirizes the portrayal of the great hero by making the protagonist a dirty, mischievous, fowl-mouthed little boy.
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Jason Earles of Hannah Montana
Jason Earles plays Jackson Stewart on "Hannah Montana," but there is much more he has done, and is planning to do in the future.
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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: A History of Censorship for the Banned American Literature Classic
Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn was first banned by the Concord, Massachusetts Public Library in 1885, the year it was published. The controversy still rages today.
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Review -- The Autobiography of Mark Twain
The 1959 edition of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, edited by Charles Neider, is the most complete to date, even though it probably isn't exactly what Twain intended.
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Child Characters of Classic Literature
Motherless, fatherless, or entirely parentless, authors from Charles Dickens to Charlotte Brontë have chosen to write about orphaned children searching for family.
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Did Palin Ban Books from Wasilla Library?
Did Sarah Palin attempt to ban books from the Wasilla Library? The Wasilla mayor office's reply should quash online rumors and discredit a widely circulated book list.
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Gifts of Love and Caring
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
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Jodie Foster: From Commercials to Movies
Jodie Foster once a child star is now a big star.
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Literary Reviews of Huckleberry Finn
Since its publication in 1885, this novel by Samuel Clemens has been the subject of controversy and censorship.
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O-T Famous American Literature
Continuing the guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
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The Troll Under My Bed
I ask you: "Has there ever been a child who has never looked under his bed for the Boogyman or other fearful beings? Well, listen, my friend, while I tell you about the Troll under MY bed...
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The Wonderful World of Books
Join me as I wander back in time and explore the Wonderful World of Books. These are books that I read as a child. Some of them have long vanished, but others can still be found at flea markets and in antique stores.
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Top 10 Young Adult Books of all Time
It can be difficult to encourage adolescents to read. Some claim they are bored by books. Some say reading is too hard. Most teenagers just need to be able to relate to t
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Finding Yourself Lost
An attempt at hitting the two Kinsmans ends up with the author hopelessly lost -- but having immense fun traipsing around the Lonesome Lake region of the White Mountains
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Greg Kinnear
Article about Greg Kinnear
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Road Trip Tunes

Book Club Themed Cookbooks
Bring something unexpected to the next reading group meeting: a book-centric recipe. Check out these books for some fun and flavorful ideas.
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Fantasy Farm Amusement Park
An old roadside attraction, known as The Fantasy Farm Amusement Park. Learn about the history of this long lost attraction.
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Have Your Seniors Read These???
Although many seniors believe that they are ready for the college level English and literature courses, many professors have literary works with which they expect incoming freshmen to be acquainted with but that have not been taught in high school. Here is one list.
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Samantha Smith: America's Youngest Cold War Ambassador
In 1983, eleven-year-old Samantha Smith made history with her now famous letter to Soviet president Yuri Andropov. At his invitation she visited the Soviet Union on a "journey for peace" where she met many young people. She became one of the most recognized children in the world as well as one of its most beloved ambassadors for peace. As part of Women's History Month, let's take a look at this young woman and her contributions.
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Teens Reading the Classics
Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.
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A Faith-Free Homeschool Education
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
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A Visit to the Past--In Mooresville, Alabama
A visit to historic Mooresville, Alabama, is like stepping back in time. Be careul, though: You may not want to leave!
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A-E Classic Children's Literature
Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.
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Books with Heroines
Male protagonists abound in books for pre-teens, while lead female characters aren't as common. In these four classic books, girls will find strong female protagonists.
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Brontë Books for Children
Usborne Publishing has produced a series of classic fiction for children, making authors such as the Brontës accessible to a much younger readership.
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Creative Writing Exercises for Inspiration
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up.
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Date-A-Base Book 2010 – Historic Anniversaries
This book, available in paper and as e-book, lists historic anniversaries occurring during 2010, providing researchers with advance notice of interesting dates in history
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Fun Things To Do In Virginia City With Kids
Virginia City, Nevada takes guests back in time to the days of the Old West.
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Great Mississippi River Keeps Rollin' Along
"Old Man River," flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, bordering ten states as it rolls along. The Mississippi River connects the north to south.
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How to Use Public Domain Materials
Public domain materials are creative works that are no longer protected by copyright law and are usually free to use.
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Improving SAT Vocabulary With Classic Novels
Vocabulary is learned best in context. Several of the classic novels frequently assigned to high school students come in editions with hundreds of SAT vocabulary words.
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INSPIRED TO READ: JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL
A discussion of the literature I was required to read in high school, along with a tribute to those teachers who made the journey pleasurable.
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Movie Review: The Boys - Sherman Brothers Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story is an intimate look at the feuding brothers who wrote musical scores for Walt Disney and many others. 7/10.
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Organize Your Thoughts With Mind Mapping
Every genius has a method for collecting the information and presenting it for others to read, enjoy, and otherwise benefit from. Mind mapping is a technique (and software tool) that lets you think like Leonardo da Vinci.
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Rush's Greatest Albums
Since forming in 1968 in Toronto, Canada, this trio has produced 23 albums and created a loyal and fanatical following, even without generating top 40 hits.
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The New Classics
The new CE of a long-retired topic tries to figure out what a classic is and why she never read any in school.
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The Plots Aren't Unlimited
Review of the book, Plots Unlimited, a resource for fiction writers who need help with plotting.
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A Look at Home Schooling
Discusses the increase in children attending home schools in the United States and the choices some Muslim parents are making to educate their children at home.
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Additional Costume Ideas- Part Four
An additional article in the series of costume ideas to help your imagination take over.
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Awards 2001 - Jumping to Conclusions Pt. 1
We bludgeon the numbers from the Great, Big, Gigundo Chart of all the awards to come up with some <i>astonishing</i> conclusions!
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Baby Boy Names That Begin With S
Sean? Sebastian? Soren? Check out these common and uncommon names for little boys that start with the letter S.
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