Mark Twain is best known for his novels and short stories. Twain uses his incredible whit to depict life in America. His books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have been read by school children for generations. His life on the Mississippi River has peeked the imagination of boys to go and build a raft and sail off into unknown adventures. Stories in this collection include The Mysterious Stranger -- A Fable -- Hunting the Deceitful Turkey -- The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm.