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Ben and me : a new and astonishing life of Benjamin Franklin as written by his good mouse Amos

Ben and me : a new and astonishing life of Benjamin Franklin as written by his good mouse Amos

An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin As Written by his Good Mouse AMOS
Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
113
Published
1967
Language
English

Synopsis

Meet Amos, a clever mouse who claims to be the true genius behind Benjamin Franklin's greatest inventions and discoveries. From the invention of the Franklin stove to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Amos recounts his secret role in history with wit and charm. This delightful tale offers a fresh, humorous perspective on the life of a famous American.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalFunnyLightheartedAdventurous
Unreliable Narrator

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile

About the author

R
Robert Lawson

Robert Lawson (October 4, 1892 – May 27, 1957) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in They Were Strong and Good in 1941 and the Newbery award for his short story for Rabbit Hill in 1945.