Sunday, May 24, 2009

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes ISBN 0440942500

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, ISBN 0440942500

A young apprentice silversmith growing up in Boston during the Revolutionary War becomes involved with famous patriots...A story filled with danger and excitement, 'Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with Otis, Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting currents and undercurrents that were to lead to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington--and finally, a touching resolution of Johnny's personal life.


'Johnny Tremain is historical fiction at its best, portraying Revolutionary Boston as a living drama, through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.... Click here or on the image for details




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