Mar 08, 2023Ivyyyyyyyyy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The book “Johnny Tremain” is a work of historical fiction written by American novelist, Esther Forbes.. The story takes place in Boston around the time of the American Revolution. At the beginning of the story, Johnny is an arrogant,…
Nov 13, 2017Liber_vermis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Half of this novel is about the life of a youth apprentice silversmith in colonial Boston. A workplace accident ends Johnny's apprenticeship but his new job as a courier brings him into contact with the clandestine "Sons of Liberty" rebel…
Apr 17, 2014blueroo276 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book as a child, and still liked it when I re-read it as an adult. It is fast-paced, very readable, and feels like the story is foremost, rather than teaching period history.
Jul 29, 2013nancytran rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book. It follows two years in the life of a boy starting at age 14 who lives in Boston during Revolutionary times. There are lessons regarding pride and coming of age.The author does a great job expressing the vision…
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bookfanatic1979
Jun 11, 2013
Most of my knowledge of this book is thanks to the Simpsons’ episode when Marge homeschools Bart and they read it together and I’ve always been vaguely curious. The Kindle edition comes with a terrific introduction, explaining that the…
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Vsauer593
Dec 17, 2012Vsauer593 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Such a great book! I loved seeing what people like John Hancock were really like.
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Johnny Tremain