Johnny Tremain Literature Kit (Gr. 7-8)
Johnny Tremain takes place at the dawn of the American Revolution, featuring notable figures like Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams. The story follows a young, down-on-his-luck boy, Johnny Tremain, a gifted apprentice silversmith. After a tragic accident, Johnny loses the function of his right hand, forcing him to search for a new way to support himself. He becomes involved with the Boston Patriots, participating in the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. Experience this captivating tale that delves into the true events surrounding the American Revolution.
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Johnny Tremain takes place at the dawn of the American Revolution. It includes such notable figures as Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; however, the story is told from the perspective of a young, down-on-his-luck boy. The story follows Johnny Tremain, a gifted apprentice silversmith. His ego and treatment of others gets the better of him when a tragic accident causes him to lose the function of his right hand. Now, unable to continue with his apprenticeship, Johnny must find a new way to support himself. He settles on delivering newspapers for the Boston Observer. During this time, Johnny becomes involved with the Boston Patriots who lead the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. Johnny Tremain is a fictional tale that delves into the true events that surround the American Revolution.
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Subject: Language Arts
Grade: Grade 7-Grade 8
Brand: Classroom Complete Press
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x .25
UPC: 9780228303640
Pages: 55
