Johnny Tremain Author:Ester Forbes Boston - 1773 and a poor boys' adventure. Taught by his mother before she died. At 14 he became a silversmith. At some point during Johnny's young life, he met Paul Revere and John Hancock...he was sent many times to New YOr and Philadelphia with "secret" information. The book is a great read for a young boy ages 9-12. Filled with adventure... more » and intrigue and nicely illustrated.« less