Tom Sawyer
Adventures of Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer
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3 Reasons to Buy

3 Reasons to Buy

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

Makes a Great Holiday Gift

 

Libraries and Schools

Narrated by Michael Beattie

Michael Beattie

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is not only a classic of American Literature, it's also an abiding favorite.

 

Why? Well initially, because its so much FUN! Which is the first reason you should buy my audiobook. Comedic performance is what I do best and Mr Twain provides plenty of great material to "riff" on. But this is not Animal House humor. It is gentle, whimsical and insightful. That's the humor. The adventure is heart pounding excitement!

 

Secondly, it's educational (now, don't be "skerd" -remember its FUN first!). A unique and vivid experience of mid 19th century American culture is gained while you listen.

 

Thirdly, its a great treat for the whole family. On those long road trips -or daily shorter commutes (the novel is ideal for listening to in short segments)-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Narrated and Performed by Michael Beattie-can be a shared family experience that will spur thought, reflection and great conversations. This new, unabridged recording doesn't "politically correct" the story. It is recorded as written by the author -with all the warmth, humor ...and innate racism of the period intact.

 

Need a break from talk radio? Top-40 just a little too insipid? Turn on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Narrated and Performed by Michael Beattie, instead. Available instantly as a high quality audio download or as a beautifully packaged 6 CD set. Order now!

 

 

Running Time

7 hours 15 minutes

 

 

Michael BeattieMichael Beattie

Originally from Toronto, Canada; Michael Beattie has worked as an actor for over 20 years in film, television, radio and theatre as well as television and feature animation (Conan the Adventurer, T-Rex, Beverly Hills Teens, Care Bears: The Nutcracker Suite, Robocop, As Told By Ginger).

 

Mr. Beattie has performed on-camera in 2 of Writer/Director Guy Ritchie's film projects (Star, Swept Away) which also starred Madonna.  He is a veteran of hundreds of national television  and radio commercials. For more on Mr. Beattie's work please visit www.michaelbeattievo.com

 

Based in Los Angeles, he is also a home school dad with 3 kids. 8 years ago he began a "story-time with daddy" nightly ritual.  
 
When he began adding character voices to the stories, he was initially met with resistance: "Don't Daddy...that's a scary voice!" 
 
He persevered however, and months later met a different resistance:  "No Dad, the beaver is west country British - not cockney!!"
 
Little critics they had all become.   What began as a Beattie family tradition is now being offered to a wider audience.  The classic American novel for children, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the inaugural narrative.  We hope you enjoy it.

 

Click below to hear selections from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Aunt Polly's Interrogation

Tom Finished White Washin'

The Haunted House

Midnight in the Graveyard

The Schoolmasters Book

 

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