Esther ForbesHistory · Historical Fiction·1891–1967
Johnny Tremain
Synopsis
In 1775 Boston, young Johnny Tremain finds his life irrevocably changed by the political unrest leading up to the Revolutionary War. As an apprentice silversmith, he navigates the dangerous streets and discovers his own place in the unfolding history. This is a story of growing up amidst revolution, where personal discovery is as significant as the fight for freedom.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10