I loved this book! Such a great story of a young boy who learns a lot about life, relationships, and the world. Really interesting historical fiction as well. It is about a boy, Johnny Tremain, who was an apprentice to a silversmith in Boston in the 1760's. He ends up getting involved with Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and other men and becomes as passionate as they were about freedom for themselves and their posterity. He learns the importance of home and his people in the colonies. Such a heart warming tale.
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2 comments:
I need to read this one soon!
It is really great! I loved it!
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