Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Lynd Ward
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Book Reviews of Johnny Tremain
Book Review: Johnny Tremain
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Tremain finds himself taking part in one of the most famous times in history. Johnny lived in Boston when the United States and Great Britain were preparing for war. He was very eager to go fight in the war but could not do so because he was an apprentice for a silversmith. One day, although the silversmith was away attending to another matter, Johnny worked on a job that he was not supposed to. While working, he mishandled the silver and crippled his hand.
He still wouldn't give up his dream of fighting. He was forced to find a new job and becomes a horse-boy for the Boston Observer. He also became a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, a famous patriot group. Johnny meets important figures like John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Dr. Joseph Warren.
I really liked this book because it shows that things are not always as they appear. I was always on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what would happen next. Johnny Tremain would be a good book for those who enjoy reading about history, hardships, and the lessons of life.
Book Review: Old Fashioned, Well Written Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
JOHNNY TREMAIN is not an easy read though it is a worthwhile one. The book was first published in 1943 (think that was during World WarII!) so it may seem a bit dated to the youngest readers but the well realized setting of Revolutionary War era Boston and Johnny's many adventures stand up to time. Forbes writing style is not difficult to follow once the reader or listener is engaged with the story though the vocabulary she uses is quite advanced for a book purported to be at the fifth grade reading level. And the book can be rather detailed especially in regards to some of the finer points of 18th century silversmithing. Yet I despair of the readers who give this a one star review saying it has no plot! The book is extremely rich in plot, characterization, historical detail, adventure etc. Consider it as a read aloud if you are a teacher or parent whose kids just can not "get into it". They will be pleasantly surprised once they meet Johnny and the other residents of colonial Boston.Book Review: Review by a teenage drama queen
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a Revolutionary War book. It is about this boy who wanted to be a silversmith all of his life. After trying to create a silver basin, his tool broke and without thinking he reached in to get it and burnt his hand severely. His fingers were 'glued' together by the hot liquid silver thus creating a webbed look. Since he's an apprentice, his master told him to find a different trade. So, he sets off and discovers this printing shop. He meets this guy named Rab. Rab feeds him, and they become fast friends. Johnny then lives with Rab. Rab's uncle begins printing negative facts about the British during this time. So, Johnny kind of becomes a spy for these people by delivering letters for his friends. When the British see that he is a deliverer of letters, then they too begin to use his services. Upon this new responsibility, Johnny then begins to show the letters to Rab's uncle, who in turn, passes on the information to the militia for the colonists.Book Review: A Fascinating Book
Summary: 5 Stars
In the beginning of Johnny Tremain's life, he burns his right hand silversmithing, so in most of the book he can't really use it anymore except to ride a horse. His friend, Rab, lets him use his horse, Goblin. Goblin is a very rough horse and Johnny learns how to ride him very quickly which is amazing because most excellent horse riders can't even ride him. So even thought he can't be a silversmith anymore, he still is very talented.
In the book, you'll read about many famous people you have probably heard about, like Paul Revere, and other famous things that happened like The Boston Tea Party. You'll see who was a part of the Boston Tea Party and the group of boys that dressed up like Indians and used fake tomahawks to break open the boxes of tea.
The book is very exciting because you get to see what the revolutionary war was like, even if you were just a young boy. I think you'll like this book very much.
Gavin(...)
Book Review: A Fascinating Book
Summary: 5 Stars
In the beginning of Johnny Tremain's life, he burns his right hand silversmithing, so in most of the book he can't really use it anymore except to ride a horse. His friend, Rab, lets him use his horse, Goblin. Goblin is a very rough horse and Johnny learns how to ride him very quickly which is amazing because most excellent horse riders can't even ride him. So even thought he can't be a silversmith anymore, he still is very talented.
In the book, you'll read about many famous people you have probably heard about, like Paul Revere, and other famous things that happened like The Boston Tea Party. You'll see who was a part of the Boston Tea Party and the group of boys that dressed up like Indians and used fake tomahawks to break open the boxes of tea.
The book is very exciting because you get to see what the revolutionary war was like, even if you were just a young boy. I think you'll like this book very much.
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