Johnny Tremain

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Johnny Tremain
Forbes, Esther
Newbery Award 1944
Main Characters: Johnny Tremain, Priscilla, Rab
Setting: Boston, 1773
Readability: 7

"Dressed in a private's uniform, fifteen-year-old Johnny Tremain made his way to the harbour. A Yankee caught in a British uniform would be shot, but Johnny had to take that chance. It was the only way he could escape Boston and join the patriots near Lexington."

Apprenticed to a silversmith, proud Johnny Tremain exhibits talent and leadership, but little tact. A crucible of molten silver breaks, burning his right hand and rendering it useless. Now a liability to the silversmith, Johnny seeks a new livlihood. Eventually he becomes a messenger for the Committee of Public Safety and becomes acquainted with many leaders of the American Revolution. Johnny becomes less self-centered as his concern for others matures.

Questions:

1. What is this book mainly about?

2. What event changed Johnny's life?

3. To what family was Johnny related?

4. What did Dr. Warren tell Johnny about his hand?

5. After the surgery on Johnny's hand, what did he most likely do?