The School Library Journal says:  
"Mark Twain's American classic is performed by veteran actor Michael Beattie, whose 1840s dialect and Southern accent is infallible. Tom, Huck Finn, Aunt Polly, Injun Joe, and all the other characters are perfectly voiced, with each receiving a distinct identity. The narration draws listeners into the magic of the tale, accurately portraying the social values, superstitions, and humor of Tom's childhood along the Mississippi River. An excellent choice for school and public libraries for group, individual, or family listening."
   -Anita Lawson,
Otsego High School, MI
School Library Journal April 2009
 
 
Audio File Magazine says:  
"... a fresh performance by Michael Beattie........Beattie highlights the wit and wisdom that lie behind the adventures of the mischief-maker Tom Sawyer (and) particularly excels in two of the most well-known parts of the story: when Tom tricks his friends into whitewashing a fence and when he runs away from home and is believed dead...makes Tom and Huck Finn into opposites, with Tom talking fast and Huck speaking with a drawl ........ an excellent introduction to the great American author." 
  —J.A.S. © Portland, Maine
AudioFile 2008

 Narrator Scott Brick says:  
  "...Beattie's got a flair for the material that grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let go 'til the last one. If you haven't listened to him yet, do yourself a favor and grab a copy, you'll be glad you did!"
  —Audie and Earphone Award winning Narrator, Scott Brick