Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Lynd Ward Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Johnny Tremain
Book Review: Almost as good as a Charles Dickens novel!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm fifteen and I love books that have plenty of lose strings along the way and then get all tied up in the end! Well that is just the kind of book Johnny Tremain is. I loved it! It is written in such a way that keeps you from geting bored! So many twists and turns in the story, its just a wonderful book! I will say one thing, that I would have had a different ending, but otherwise it's a book I'll never regret buying! I really recommend it.Book Review: An Awsome Book To Read!
Summary: 4 Stars
Johnny Tremain Written By:Esther Forbes Published by:Dell Publishing Co. 1969Johnny Tremain is an amazing book about a young boy's life during the start of the Revolutionary War. When Johnny injured his hand while working as a silversmith, he is sent to find a new master that could make use of him. Then he meets a boy name Rabb. Jonnhy leaves the home and family he lived in for most of his life and gets a job a newspaper printing shop with Rabb. They become almost best friends. His former masters daughter, that Johnny likes, moves in with another family too. In fact, one of the richest families on the wharf. Johnny later discovers that he is a relative of one of the richest men on the wharf. Johnny takes the job of a newspaper delivery boy. He rides one of the fastest and most reliable horses on the wharf, which is named Goblin. Even the soldiers hand pick him to deliver their letters. Johnny Tremain takes you right into the action of the Boston Tea party and the biggining of the Revolutionary War. I would highly recomend that someone who likes historicle fiction. I think its a book that someone of any age would like. Its a really good book. Its even a Newbery Award winner. It is actually one of the best books I've ever read.
Book Review: An Excellent Adventure...But Teachers Be Warned
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Tremain is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the story of a fourteen-year-old silversmith's apprentice who is very talented, but a bit proud and arrogant. His life is suddenly completely changed when an accident leaves him with a maimed and useless hand, and he is unable to continue his trade. Johnny eventually befriends and older boy called Rab, and is thrown into the fear and excitement surrounding the Revolution when he begins working for a rebel newspaper, The Boston Observer. Although this is a wonderful and masterfully written book, I thouroughly warn teachers against assigning it to their History or Social Studies class. Kids either really love it, or really despise it, and some parts are a bit dragged out.Book Review: An Okay Book
Summary: 3 Stars
The book was ok but it was hard to follow at times. It does however, tell about the Booston Tea Party and the Civil War. Also it talks about how people thought and what people did to those they did not like.Book Review: An Okay Read
Summary: 3 Stars
This book was not a very fast paced and exciting book, yet some of the parts were interesting. Esther Forbes put a great amount of detail into this book along with many real facts. I would suggest to read this book someday, but I wouldn't suggest running out and buying it. Overall it was okay.