Newbery Medal Winner
Johnny Tremain
by Esther Forbes
Summary
In Boston on the eve of the American Revolution, a gifted young silversmith's apprentice named Johnny Tremain injures his hand and must find a new place in a city moving toward war. He becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, taking part in the Boston Tea Party and the events leading to Lexington. Esther Forbes blends real revolutionary figures with a vivid coming of age story set amid the birth of a nation.
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Historical Context & Significance
Esther Forbes wrote the novel while researching her Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Paul Revere, and the book was later adapted into a Disney film.