Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

8 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 1943 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics historical middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Johnny Tremain is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged coming-of-age stories set against pivotal historical events, blending personal growth with the drama of a nation's struggle for independence.

Description

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 with Otis, Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in t...

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Community Reviews

3.46
based on 2,961 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

informative: 59%

inspiring: 46%

emotional: 40%

challenging: 26%

tense: 26%

hopeful: 24%

reflective: 24%

sad: 12%

funny: 4%

mysterious: 4%

dark: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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