Johnny tremain A Story Boston Revolt Author:Esther Forbes A Newbery Medal Award Winner. Johnny Tremain's story, which received national acclaim and the highest literary award for children's literature when it was first published, has now established itself as an American classic. Set in Boston of 1773, it follows the young apprentice from a tragic accident in a silversmith's shop to his dramatic involv... more »ement as a patriot in the exciting days just before the American Revolution.« less