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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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4 out of 5
Based on 86,592 Ratings and 2,778 Reviews

Book Description
This novel of Mark Twain's -- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court -- gives us an odd view of the American literary genius: it shows his bent toward science fiction. Twain developed a close and lasting friendship with scientific wunderkind Nikola Tesla, and the two spent quite a bit of time together (in Tesla's laboratory, among other places). Twain's fascination appears in his time travele... More
Book Information
PublisherAegypan
BindingPaperback (271 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages280
ISBN-10159818587X
ISBN-13978-1598185874
Publication Date09/01/2006
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About Mark Twain (Author) : Mark Twain was a published author, creator, editor, illustrator, series editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Mark Twain include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ... more
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About Amy Sterling Casil (Introduction) : Amy Sterling Casil is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Amy Sterling Casil include Without Absolution, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, ... more
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11/24/2009 Cole Rush

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10/4/2007 Cindy Lovell said: Brilliance! A favorite of mine, and a favorite of gifted students. When you read it, you might think you're watching the Daily Show or the Colbert Report. Twain wrote this one "with a pen warmed up in hell." There are great lesson plans on the Mark Twain Museum website to go with this book.
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