My little sister

Reach for this book when your child is starting to test boundaries, seeking independence, or feeling the itch for adventure outside the watchful eyes of adults. It is the perfect choice for a pre-teen who values friendship and loyalty above all else, but may need a mirror for their own impulsive or mischievous tendencies. The story follows Tom Sawyer, a clever boy in 1840s Missouri, as he navigates everything from whitewashing fences to witnessing a crime and hunting for buried treasure. While the book is famous for its humor and sense of freedom, it explores deep emotional themes of bravery and the weight of a guilty conscience. Parents will appreciate the way it balances lighthearted childhood escapades with the real moral dilemmas of growing up. At its heart, it is a celebration of the resourcefulness of children and the complicated path toward doing the right thing. Ideal for ages 9 to 14, it offers a window into a bygone era while remaining surprisingly relatable to the modern child's desire for autonomy.