Johnny Tremain
by Esther Forbes
As a silversmith apprentice, Johnny is the pride of his master's shop, but an accident forces him to leave his old life and find a new way on his own. Who will hire a boy with a deformed, useless hand?
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Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes |
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As a silversmith apprentice, Johnny is the pride of his master's shop, but an accident forces him to leave his old life and find a new way on his own. Who will hire a boy with a deformed, useless hand? |
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Book Summary |
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| Reading Level: | 6th - 11th | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Medium to difficult |
| Category: | Historical Fiction | Comprehension: | Medium |
| Setting: | Boston, Revolution War | Critical Thinking: | Medium |
| Theme: | Pride | Biblical Focus: | Obedience, humility |
| Paperback Novel: | 256 pages | Study Guide: | 7 units |
Related Studies: Revolutionary War, Boston Tea Party, Whigs and Tories, printing
Barbara's Note: This story introduces us to historical figures in a realistic fashion helping us understand some of the undercurrents of the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. We participate in a Sons of Liberty meeting, and experience what it was like to live in that day, from the poor, working class perspective. (Grades 7, 8, 9)
