Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Lynd Ward
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Book Reviews of Johnny Tremain
Book Review: Johnny Tremain (Yearling Newbery)
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Tremian is a promising young silversmith, lording his position arrogantly over the other two apprentices, until one day, one of them chooses to get revenge. The result is a misfigured hand, causing him to be unfit for work as a silversmith. He makes a friend, Rab, who allows him to take work deliverign papers on a fast but skittish horse, Goblin. Then the American Revolution begins. Rab goes out to fight. And there's a shipment of tea sitting out in the harbour.......What will Johnny do? Will he be successful in surviving the war? Or will he end up like so many others.... dead?
This book was definately a good colonial times book for the Revolution. It was a very well-written novel, and I would reccomend it to anyone but fantasy fans, unless they like historical fiction.
Book Review: This Book Brought The American Revolution To Life!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to read Johnny Tremain for school. And when I first saw it I (being a 7th Grader) thought 'another 300 page boring historical fiction novel'. But immediately when i started to read this book i got hooked! I was never a big fan of learning about the American Revolution, but now that i have read this book I want to find out more and more about it. It brought it to life with characters that I could identify with and put me right in the middle of the action of the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It also worked in famous Whigs like Sam Adams and John Hancock and Paul Revere into the story to make for an action-filled adventure through the past. This is a must read for all young readers and adults alike. I give it 5 stars!Book Review: An Excellent Adventure...But Teachers Be Warned
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Tremain is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the story of a fourteen-year-old silversmith's apprentice who is very talented, but a bit proud and arrogant. His life is suddenly completely changed when an accident leaves him with a maimed and useless hand, and he is unable to continue his trade. Johnny eventually befriends and older boy called Rab, and is thrown into the fear and excitement surrounding the Revolution when he begins working for a rebel newspaper, The Boston Observer. Although this is a wonderful and masterfully written book, I thouroughly warn teachers against assigning it to their History or Social Studies class. Kids either really love it, or really despise it, and some parts are a bit dragged out.Book Review: Johnny Tremain
Summary: 5 Stars
In this epic novel, Johnny Tremain, Esther Forbes through the eyes of a young boy, shows us what struggles America went through to become free. In Forbes only children's book Johnny, the main character, meets old Revolutionary heroes such as Sam Adams and Paul Revere. As the book progresses Johnny discovers hard times during the fight for freedom. Forbes takes Historical Fiction a step further by putting real characters and events in this story. Joy and sorrow are two of the many moods throughout the book. Set in Colonial Boston, Forbes story is a true Heart warmer. This book is challenging and appropriate for fourth grade and up. Forbes classic novel, for a good reason, won the Newberry Award, it is a true winner.Book Review: Superb historical fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was eleven (some 28 years ago) my family brought this book on a long car trip from Chicago to Boston, and we took turns reading it aloud. Not only was it a nice diversion from being in the car all day for two days, it was enthralling in its own right. Although I note some of the young people who have reviewed it here thought it was boring, my brother and sister and I were transported right back to the Revolutionary War days and hung on every word. It's a good book to read aloud and discuss, and it made the trip infinitely more educational and fun, as we insisted our parents take us to the places in the book. For any children or families who are interested in American History, it is a must.