Johnny Tremain

Boston, MassachusettsBefore and during the Revolutionary War

Setting

Author: Esther Forbes

Book report

Name: Susan Hagerty Date: May 1, 2014

Johnny injures his hand while working on an important order for John Hancock. He gets a job with anewspaper where he learns much about the Revolution that is brewing. The Battles of Lexington and Concord bring about the end of the book.

Main Events

Johnny Tremain: the ProtagonistRab Silsbee: Johnny's friend and role modelPriscilla Lapham: Johnny's love interestEphraim Lapham: Johnny's Master

Characters

Title: Johnny Tremain

Problem/Conflict

Conclusion

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With his hand badly injured, Johnny doesn't know what his future holds. As the Revolution seems iminent, Johnny must choose a side.

Johnny chooses a side, discovers his true love in Cilla, and finds hope in the future despite the looming war.

I liked the book. I thought it showed a great lesson in facing adversity and learning to deal with all kinds of people.

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