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Manufacturer: Yearling
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A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent passionate times in Boston just after the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with James Otis, John Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington; and finally, a touching resolution of Johnny's personal life.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780440442509
ISBN: 0440442508
Label: Yearling
Manufacturer: Yearling
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 1987-05-01
Publisher: Yearling
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: 1987-04-01
Studio: Yearling


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Note to Teachers and Parents
Comment: I purchased this audio recording of Johnny Tremain for my classroom. It is the unabridged recording of the book and a great value for the price. The CDs track every three minutes, and Grace Conlin does a fine job narrating the story. My students have been able to follow along with the text while listening, and they can easily use the CDs on their own. Personally I much prefer George Guidall's narration (from Recorded [...]); I think that it is a more dynamic and enjoyable recording. However, if you are looking for a basic recording of Johnny Tremain and don't want to spend a fortune, these CDs certainly do the job.

Customer Rating:
Summary: CRAPPY
Comment: This book was so boring i fell asleep every other page
also there are other good historical fiction books out there
and ones about the civil war or w/e
this book is so incredibly tedious that if i had to read it in one sitting i would die
do not make your students read this they will try their best to skip reading it
believe me my class was forced to do a literary curve and everybody went online and cheated because they read most of the book and found it so boring
please have a heart, and don't make your students suffer
PLEAsE
PLEASE
nobody cares its a "good reading tool" if you want people to be encouraged to read don't make them sit through the boringest book ever written
just listen to me and rethink getting this
HAVE A HEART
i am afraid if i am forced to read something this boring again i will die of boredom

Customer Rating:
Summary: Wasted on the young
Comment: This novel is severely underappreciated because of its standing as a "kid's book." I first read Johnny Tremain more than a decade ago in elementary school, and I've read it at least once a year, every year, since.

If there is one complaint that I do not understand when reading negative reviews, it is the claim that these characters are 'flat'. They are anything but. I'd even venture to say that Johnny is one of the most well-written characters in literature. Forbes writes Johnny so that he grows and matures as the novel progresses, without shoving it in the reader's face. His transformation is subtle; unlike many writers, Forbes doesn't spell out every little detail for the reader, and thank goodness for that. She trusts that her audience is smart enough to see how Johnny changes. This reason alone may be why so many kids despise J.T. They want it spelled out for them, otherwise, they don't (can't?) understand.

As for the plot, it's tight (and I don't mean "cool"). So many times you read a novel and wonder where it's headed. More often than not, authors seem to throw in the towel at numerous points, as though they've gotten themselves backed into a corner, either because of poor execution of the storyline, or because their story becomes too complex and they get flustered. Not the case here- Forbes knew her beginning, middle and end, down to the very last sentence. Every word has meaning, every storyline makes sense, every character is significant.

This is one of my top three novels of all time, so I admit I am biased. But I encourage anyone who hasn't read it to do so. It's a quick read, but it's an impressive one. There are only two books I think are practically flawless: Johnny Tremain and The Count of Monte Cristo. Both are outstanding, not just because of the plot (TCoMC is far superior, in my opinion, to every other book), but because of the characters.


Customer Rating:
Summary: Historical Fiction For All Ages
Comment: Many are already familiar with the story of "Johnny Tremain", either through the book or the Disney movie. It is worth reading whether you have read it before or not. I have recently read it for about the fourth time. It is, of course, the story of the silversmith's apprentice, Johnny Tremain ,who becomes involved in the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party and culminating in the battles of Lexington and Concord. Through Johnny's eyes we see Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and Dr. Warren. We also get a glimpse into the world of Eighteenth Century Boston with its merchants and apprentices, landmarks and social conditions. The story is enhanced as we watch sixteen year old Johnny form his standards of right and wrong, feel out his relationships with girls and, under the tutelage of his new friend Rab, enter the world of men. We also see Johnny mature as he comes to know himself.

"Johnny Tremain received the John Newberry Medal for excellence in Children's Literature. This speaks to its quality, but does not indicate a limitation on its appeal. It is an excellent book for teenagers, but should not be ignored by adults either. I have read and re-read it repeatedly and never tire of it. It is an excellent book to read before a trip to Boston because so many of the places you will visit as you walk the Freedom Trail and the persons referred to along its cobblestones are included in this book. It will help you to a deeper understanding of the Freedom Trail and the role of Boston in the Revolution. Whether you are going to Boston or not, do not miss "Johnny Tremain".


Customer Rating:
Summary: BOOOOOOOOOOORING!!!
Comment: I had to read this book for school, and I didn't like it at all. I didn't even finish it! This is not a good book. DO NOT read it. I don't know how many times I fell asleap while reading. My brother had to wake me up several times. I read all the time, and have finished the 800 page books in about one or two days. This book took me like 2 months. This is the boringist book I have ever read.

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