Johnny Tremain Author:Vicki Dobrow Novel Study Guide for Prentice Hall Literature Series. — Johnny Tremain is a beautifully written classic novel about a young apprentice that struggles to live in colonial Boston during the time of the American Revolution. The novel is based off of historical facts and events. — Johnny's character started out as a proud fourteen year old boy wh... more »o worked as an apprentice for a skilled silversmith and ended as a humble and brave sixteen year old who sets off to fight in the American revolutionary war.« less