The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a story describing the exciting moments of Tom’s boyhood. His unpredictable characteristics make the story lively and entertaining. Tom is a mischievous boy that doesn’t like to play by the rules. He has an adventurous spirit and imagination that take him to the most extraordinary places. He is brave and bold, taking risks that lead to danger and promise adventure. Tom’s mischievous and rebellious behavior causes great concern to his friends and family. He usually gets himself, and often his friends, into trouble. One time, he has the idea of feeding painkiller, which he uses because he has been feeling sick, to the cat. This makes the cat go insane, prancing