Long before he wrote famous novels and became known to the world as Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens was just a mischievous boy with a massive imagination. Growing up along the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, young Sam was always chasing his next great adventure. Whether he was exploring steamboats, getting into trouble, or dreaming up tall tales, his childhood was packed with the kind of wild energy that would later fill his classic books. This beautifully illustrated biography captures the early years of one of America's most legendary writers. Readers will discover how a curious, energetic kid transformed his everyday river town experiences into stories that changed literature forever. It is a funny, fascinating look at the boy behind the famous mustache, proving that the best stories often start with a little bit of mischief.