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Is JOHNNY TREMAIN based on a true story?
The book Johnny Tremain is not a true story. It is historical fiction, as it was written in the 1940s but was set during the time of the American…
Why did Esther Forbes write JOHNNY TREMAIN?
She decided to write a children’s book telling the story of a young Boston apprentice who witnesses America’s birth firsthand. Forbes began writing Johnny Tremain on December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the United States entered World War II.
Is JOHNNY TREMAIN a living book?
Johnny Tremain is historical fiction at its best, portraying Revolutionary Boston as a living drama, through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.
Who is the narrator of JOHNNY TREMAIN?
George Guidall
Product details
| Listening Length | 9 hours and 26 minutes |
|---|---|
| Author | Esther Forbes |
| Narrator | George Guidall |
| Audible.com Release Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Publisher | Recorded Books |
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How old was Johnny Tremain when he lived in Boston?
Johnny Tremain is a 14 year old silversmith apprentice living in Boston during the 1770’s.
What kind of newspaper did Johnny Tremain deliver?
Johnny settles into a job delivering a weekly newspaper, the Boston Observer. The Observer is a Whig publication, and Johnny is introduced to the larger world of pre-revolutionary Boston politics by his new friend Rab.
How did Johnny Tremain change during the Whigs?
During this period Johnny changes from an arrogant, self-centred boy to a selfless, idealistic man. Rab’s personality influences Johnny to calm his temper and the Whigs give Johnny a purpose larger than himself. Johnny also comes to realise and appreciate the feelings he has for Cilla Lapham.