1944 Newbery Medal winner. When a crippling accident leaves Johnny Tremain unable to continue working as a silversmith, he finds himself caught up in the struggle for American Independence and witnesses the start of the War for Independence.
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Description
A classic of children's historical fiction—now with a freshly designed cover! Johnny Tremain is a thrilling Newbery Medal–winning novel about the Revolutionary War.
Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper the Boston Observer and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren.
Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy help bring this classic novel for middle graders to life.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Sandpiper |
| Author: | Ester Forbes |
| ISBN: | 9780547614328 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
