Johnny Tremain
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Author
Forbes, Esther
Contributors
Ward, Lynd, 1905-1985, Illustrator
Published
Boston, [Mass.] : Graphia, [2011].
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Description

Johnny Tremain, winner of the 1944 Newbery Medal, is one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. As compelling today as it was seventy years ago, to read this riveting novel is to live through the defining events leading up to the American Revolutionary War. Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper, The Boston Observer, and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren. Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events shaping the American Revolution from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by American artist Michael McCurdy bring to life Esther Forbes's quintessential novel of the American Revolution.

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Published
Boston, [Mass.] : Graphia, [2011].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
300 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
"A story of Boston in revolt"--Cover.
Description
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.
Awards
Newbery Medal Winner

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Booklist Review

Gr. 6-9. A silversmith's apprentice, living during the American Revolution, finds himself in the midst of intrigue and adventure.

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Horn Book Review

This sumptuous new gift edition is illustrated with vigorous woodcuts. From HORN BOOK Fall 1999, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Forbes, E., & Ward, L. (2011). Johnny Tremain . Graphia.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Forbes, Esther and Lynd Ward. 2011. Johnny Tremain. Boston, [Mass.]: Graphia.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Forbes, Esther and Lynd Ward. Johnny Tremain Boston, [Mass.]: Graphia, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Forbes, E. and Ward, L. (2011). Johnny tremain. Boston, [Mass.]: Graphia.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Forbes, Esther, and Lynd Ward. Johnny Tremain Graphia, 2011.

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