Book Reviews of Johnny Tremain

Classic coming-of-age tale set in Revolutionary-era colonies. Great for ages 10 and up. Makes history come alive!

A fantasticly written book on the life of a young boy during the American Revolution.

This story of a tragically injured young silversmith who ends up hip-deep in the American Revolution is inspiring, exciting, and sad. Winner of the prestigious Newbery Award in 1944, Esther Forbes's story has lasted these 50-plus years by including adventure, loss, courage, and history in a wonderfully written, very dramatic package. It's probably not great for little guys but mature 11-year-olds or older will find it a great adventure.

Johnny grows up during thr Revolttionary War and is caught up in the undercurrents as the colonies rebel against England.

One of my favorites when I was a teen.

One of my boys favorite books!

A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulant, passionate time in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with James Otis, John Handcock, and John and Samuel Adams. A historical fiction, portraying Revolutionaary Boston as a living drama through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.

RL 5.5

A Newberry Award WINNER. This is a story filled with danger and excitement (excellent for reluctant pre-teen males)

One of my favorite books from childhood, I'm glad it's still popular.

A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with James Otis, John Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting currents and undercurrents that were to lead to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington--and finally, a touching resolution of Johnny's personal life.

Johnny Tremain is historical fiction at its best, portraying Revolutionary Boston as a living drama, through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.

A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johhny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with James Otis, John Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting currents and undercurrents that were to lead to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington, and finally, a touching resolution of Johnny's personal life.
Johnny Tremain is historical fiction at its best, portraying Revolutionary Boston as a living drama, through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.

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