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Johnny Tremain

a Novel for Old & Young
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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,…
Sep 03, 2021navy_cheetah_739 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest books of all time. I recommend reading The Blackthorn Key, The Inheritance Cycle, and Percy Jackson if you enjoyed this book.
Mar 11, 2019ArapahoeHollyR rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good introduction to historical fiction. 1944 Newberry winner.
Jan 15, 2018green_cat_3454 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty good Revolutionary War story
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.
Feb 05, 2014Bookfreak226 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I like how they portray Rab and the British. Awesome book by the way!!
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…
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…
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.
Jan 08, 2012Rose21 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I so loved this book when I was a kid. You really get caught up in the characters and Johnny's fate after his devastating accident.
Jan 04, 2011cp3dwade rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good book to tell about how the Revolutionary War got started and what it was like before when America was on the brink of war.