High School, Middle School
Johnny Tremain – Esther Forbes
Overview
A classic of historical fiction, this novel follows a Boston apprentice swept into the events of the American Revolution, blending personal growth with pivotal moments in history.
Good For
Middle School readers interested in Revolutionary-era history through an engaging story.
About the Author
Esther Forbes (1891-1967) garnered a Newbery Medal and an enduring place in children’s literature with the publication of Johnny Tremain. Her adult novel, Paul Revere and the World He Lived In, won the Pulitzer Prize for history in 1943.
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