At the time The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn was written, many books were written specifically for boys or girls as readers. For instance, Little Women is probably enjoyed more by girls than boys. The same could be said about books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (The Little House on the Prairie series) and L. M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables). Books such as Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe appealed more to boys in all likelihood.

Write a 300-350 word (about one page) response to one of these sets of questions. 5 points

1. In what ways is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a boys book? Is it only for
boys?
2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn can be found in the childrens section of a
library. Is it only for children? Explain your thinking.