Tom Sawyer is an interesting character because he is mischievous and is usually bucking the order of things, but at the same time, as his character develops through the novel, we see that he has a good heart and a fairly strong moral compass. We see some of these finer moments at Muff Potter's trial and when he saves Becky from punishment. Toward the end, we even see Tom urging Huck to accept some of the responsibilities of being a productive member of society. If you are arguing that Tom is indeed a 'good boy,' perhaps a good title is "Goodness, Tom!" This title would also leave room for you to explore some of Tom's less stellar moments, then show how those childish moments give way to a more responsible and dependable Tom, which can then lead to the conclusion that Tom is a "good boy."
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