* The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876): A coming-of-age story set in pre-Civil War Missouri, focusing on the adventures of a mischievous boy named Tom Sawyer. It captures the spirit of childhood, exploring themes of freedom, friendship, and morality.
* The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884): Considered one of the great American novels, it follows the journey of Huckleberry Finn, a young boy who runs away from home and travels down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim. It tackles themes of racism, slavery, and the search for identity.
These two novels are often considered classics of American literature and are widely read and studied today.