Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes


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.

1944 Newbery Honor Books:

These Happy Golden Years (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
Fog Magic (Julia Sauer)
Rufus M. (Eleanor Estes)
Mountain Born (Elizabeth Yates)


Last updated: December 2003

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