The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Family Audio Classics) [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio Cassette)

by Mark Twain (Author), Jack Lemmon (Reader)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up-The St. Charles Players superbly present the essence of Mark Twain's 1884 classic in this Radio Theatre rendition. With an 18-person cast, they retell the story in a variety of voices, using many of the author's original words as well as adding their own narrative and conversation. This audio version allows youngsters to learn of Huckleberry's trip down the Mississippi on a raft in the company of the (allegedly) runaway slave Jim without bogging them down with hard to understand dialect or offensive words. The style is reminiscent of the Golden Years of Radio drama, with original music and sound effects accompanying the dramatic telling. The aural quality is good, with clear enunciation. Although the action follows the book commendably and includes all the events of major importance, this cannot be used as a read-along version. This is not a drawback, but rather a means of enticing younger students to become acquainted with Twain's work. It would appeal to teachers or librarians who are looking for a lively way to introduce the classics. For older students, also consider Trafalgar Square's three-hour The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Sept. 2000, p. 84).-Joanne K. Hammond, Chambersburg Area Middle School, PA

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Product Description

A true classic, a search for America's soul is given the reading of a lifetime by one of America's finest actors -- two-time Academy Award winner Jack Lemmon. Floating on a raft down the Mississippi with Jim, an escaping slave, Lemmon's Huck finds adventure, danger and a cast of characters who are both menacing and hilarious.

Produced in a simple manner that allows imaginations to soar, Mark Twain's marvelous, enduring wit will charm the entire family. Destined to become an instant classic, this audiobook will help introduce your entire family to the unique pleasure of classic literature.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Abridged edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671581112
• ISBN-13: 978-0743500807
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure charisma in Lemmons Huck, October 9, 2000

By A Customer

I received Paul Newman's reading of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer as a gift. It's a stunner, a wonderfully entertaining two and half-hours of fun and thrills. I enjoyed it so much I decided to get Jack Lemmon's companion reading of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Wow, this performance is so enthralling I listened to the entire audio book in one sitting. The book is written with Huckleberry Finn as the first person narrator. Who would have ever imaged it but Jack Lemmon is Huckleberry Finn. Two time Academy Award winner Lemmon's Huck is full of pluck and cunning, mischief and excitement when he escapes from his Pap, confronts the King and the Duke and plots with Tom Sawyer. His contrition after playing the mean joke of Jim after they separated in the fog is palpable. And the famous Lemmon mannerisms are everywhere in evidence. Mr. Lemmon seems to be enjoying every moment of Mark Twain's wry and wonderful writing; he makes the characters live. I really loved this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great rendition., December 20, 2000

By	Affaire de Coeur (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (Family Audio Classics) (Audio CD)

Jack Lemon takes a rare and wonderful turn at narrating in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This adaptation of the Twain classic seems crisper, capturing the feel of youth. It has never sounded better. The spry Mr. Lemon breathes life into this worn classic. This is a keeper for all ages.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Audra's Review of Huckleberry Finn, March 29, 2004

By	Audra "auge_h" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Audio Cassette)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an exciting novel. It begins with the narrator (Huckleberry Finn) explaining that he and some friends (along with Tom Sawyer) are in a "Robber's Gang." Huck wishes to remain a part of this new gang but Tom Sawyer, who is a life long friend forces him to be respectable and stay in school in order to stay in the gang.
The Novel is set in St. Petersburg, Missouri. All is well, Huck Finn has money saved in the bank from treasures he and his friend Tom found. Unfortunately, Huck's father, who is a money hungry drunk, comes back to town and demands Huck's money. Huck was adopted by a lady named Widow Douglas. Huck's dad tries to fight for custody once he comes back to town but fails in his attempts. He then hangs around town and harrasses his son. Finally he kidnaps Huckand takes him to his cabin. In this part of the story the reader feels for Huck. His father locks him in their cabin when he leaves and when he returns home drunk, he beats him. The reader wants to see Huck stand up to his father and do something. Then, the reader gets what they want. Huck escapes from his father by faking his own death. He then sneaks off to an island in the Mississippi while the townspeople search the river for his body.
While he's living on the island he encounters another boy. His name is Jim. Huck and Jim become friends and live on the island together. Unfortunately, some townspeople saw smoke coming from the island so the boys are forced to leave. The novel goes on to follow Huckleberry Finn in his wild journey's across the Mississippi.
I thought that the book was a wonderful exciting tale of companionship and adventure. I would not hesitate to read this book again. Although the time period and the setting set me off from reading this novel before, when I finally read it I was pleasently suprised. I really liked how Huck Finn tells the story and the humor that is put into it. Mark Twain does a great job of making you feel like you are a part of the story as well. However, Mark Twain sometimes used racism that could be offensive to some. In my opinion, this book wouldn't have a clear setting of time period if he had left it out.
My favorite thing about this novel is that it is a story about a young boy and what he overcomes in life. I loved the friend ships and the childhood fasination of the outdoors. I would recommend this book to anyone who read the novel preceding it, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and also to anyone who enjoys a good adventure themselves.