Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Lynd Ward
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Book Reviews of Johnny Tremain
Book Review: Johnny Tremain
Summary: 5 Stars
Gr.3-8 Pulitzer Prize winning author Esther Forbes has created another masterpiece, Johnny Tremain. This heartwarming novel tells the story of an orphaned teenager, Johnny who has been apprenticed to a silversmith, Mr.Lapham. When finishing a project in the shop, something goes wrong. Suddenly Johnny is on the streets and he must find a new job. When he finally finds a place to stay he becomes mixed up in a life of adventure, politics, and romance. If you find colonial life, romance, war, and sadness interesting this book will fit your tastes. Esther Forbes' other books include A Mirror for Witches, Genteel Lady and Paul Revere's biography. This Newberry Medal winner deserves your time and energy!Book Review: Esther Forbes is wonderful!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Esther Forbes does an excelent job at mixing fun with education.It really helped me a lot because i was studying the Boston Massacre, and it talks about Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Hankock.Since we were learning about that in history it helped me historically and in my vocabulary. My favorite charactor is definitely Rab. He is a great person. He is also adn easily admirable person. He is kind and cares about what people think. He was kind to Johnny even though Johnny looked like a scoundrel only looking for trouble. Johnny's look was all wrong, he isn't really a careles scoundel. He is really a kind-hearted,sensitive person who doesn't give up easily. i would definitly recommend this book to you.Book Review: Johnny Tremain
Summary: 5 Stars
After Esther Forbes finished her Pulitzer Prize book, Paul Revere's biography, she followed her historic structure in her Newberry winning book, Johnny Tremain. This book is a story of a young apprentice named Johnny, who after an accident has a major injury. He faces things like losing his job and finding another one and tries to turn his life around. We suggest this book to anyone who likes history or war. Esther Forbes has written many books including Paul Revere's biography. Johnny Tremain is a compelling story, filled with sorrow, blissfulness, and laughter. This book is mature enough for all ages, yet filled with many complicated words. If you want to find out more, then read this book!Book Review: One of the BEST!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember few chapter books vividly from my childhood. This is one that I've never forgotten. As an adult, I purchased a first edition of "Johnny Tremaine" because I wanted a small piece of history (and it was a steal!)."Johnny Tremaine" is a story set against the beginning of the American Revolution. Although ostensibly a coming of age story for Johnny, it is also provides a gripping portrayal of the people and places that made up this great nation. Johnny comes to know well many of the fathers of our country. It is through his eyes that we see the bravery of these early patriots.
It captivated me as a boy. I've recently re-read it and it is still just as good.
Book Review: Johnny Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Tremain is the best character ever. He has a great personality. I really liked his friend Rab. I think "Cilla(Priscilla)" was also a wonderful character. I think this story was based on real facts. It was written very well. Five stars for Esther Forbes! I hated the ending though. I think Johnny should have stayed with Cilla and Ms. Bessie. One thing I didn't like was that Mrs. Lampham(Cilla's mother) should have gotten Doctor Warren instead of a midwife when Johnny burned his hand. We studied the American Revolutionary in fifth grade (last year) and I felt this book reflected it wonderfully. Thank you, Esther Forbes, for you have the talent of a true writer.