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" Great paced historical fiction. "
- Brian, 1/29/2014
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" Wonderful historical fiction, telling of the few years before the break of the Revolutionary War. Children and adults will love the powerful message of what freedom is and how no one is truly the "bad guy". "
- Mandy, 1/29/2014
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" Two tries & I am DONE with this shitty book! If you aint a history fan you won't be a fan of this book! "
- Maysoon, 1/29/2014
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" My fifth graders finished reading this a few weeks ago. Perfect for teachers, 5th-7th, who are studying the American Revolution. However, remember it was written in 1943, and this makes it more of a challenge for today's kids. Also, the beginning has a lot of action, but then it starts to slow down. My students got bored with it until I showed the Disney movie also called "Johnny Tremain". Then we did some movie/book comparisons and it helped them along to finish the book. PS: there are tons of thematic unit lessons available online and in teacher stores to accompany the book. "
- Christine, 1/22/2014
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" A great read and a fast read! Wish I'd read it earlier in life, when I was reading a lot about the American Revolution. "
- Robert, 1/20/2014
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" I really enjoyed this book and thought it was well written. I liked that the story was told from an apprentice point of view. "
- Heidi, 1/18/2014
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" Great historical fiction book. "
- Abigail, 1/16/2014
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" The story of Johnny Tremain is actually a pretty interesting one. There were parts I liked and parts that I wasn't entirely crazy about, but overall, it wasn't so bad. This is the story of friendship, freedom, letting go and starting new, and a boy finding his roots so that he can live his life to the fullest without having to wonder anymore. "
- Monica, 1/14/2014
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" Kicked ass when I was 12. "
- Sean, 1/13/2014
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" This is one of those titles I've heard all my life and somehow never read. I read it this month in preparation for using it in a class this year, and was SO surprised how much I liked it! It's an oldie but a goodie, and a great way to combine literature and history. "
- Kim, 1/9/2014
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" I re-read this because I could not remember anything about it from my junior high days. Now that I'm finished, I'm not sure I read it at all. I enjoyed it as an adult! "
- Doris, 12/24/2013
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" I had to read this for school. I was always getting lost. I didn't really like it. But otherwise it was ok. "
- Audrey, 12/19/2013
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" I really liked this book!! I love historical fiction. "
- Emmy, 11/30/2013
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" My favorite book in elementary school... "
- AJ, 11/26/2013
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" Kinda boring, but not a terrible book. Read it for school. "
- Sarah, 11/25/2013
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" A good novel that explains one of the most important events in American history. "
- Jzk13, 8/20/2013
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" Everyone , young or old, should read this book. Its an excellent piece of historical fiction! "
- Lovemyblt, 7/10/2013
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" One of my favorite books as a young teen. "
- Brenda, 7/1/2013
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" Read in 9th grade - 1975 "
- Robyn, 6/5/2013
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" Another required book from middle school - two thumbs down from me. "
- Ms., 5/27/2013
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" I don't really remember this book but I do remember, however how GROSS THE BEGINNING WAS!!! Seriously...Read it to find out! "
- Anna-Kristina, 5/2/2013
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" This is a coming-of-age book, like Great Expectations. Using the American Revolution as the back drop, the reader watches the main character go from being proud and arrogant to a young man with character and convictions. "
- Cynthia, 4/5/2013
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" One of my favorite childhood books "
- Amanda, 8/12/2012
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" Not something I would have ever picked to read on my own. Actually, I think I have read before in like 3rd grade. I don't read much juvenile fiction these days. In the end, I liked the book just fine but didn't love it, wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and wouldn't read it again. "
- Susan, 6/24/2012
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" I can't stop rereading this book! "
- Michaela, 1/6/2012
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" WORST BOOK IN THE WORLD! "
- Laura, 11/30/2011
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" I enjoyed the adventure and action in this book. I purchased a very old copy of this book; the old smell definitely added to the reading. "
- Megan, 10/30/2011
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" really good except the end "
- Joan, 10/18/2011
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" The worst book we have read all year. We couldn't even finish it. "
- Marcee, 10/18/2011
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" A historical fiction account of a young boy, caught up in the American Revolution on the side of the American rebels in Boston.
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- Rebekah, 5/19/2011
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" I've always liked this book. My husband read it to review American history (since he wasn't born here) and was crushed to learn that Johnny Tremain was not a real person...
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- Jackie, 5/16/2011
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" LOVED this book as a kid and I mostly liked more girl-centered books.
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- Torin, 5/15/2011
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" I read this at a young age, but remember enjoying it thoroughly and found it fascinating.
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- Georgia, 5/9/2011
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" at first my teacher assined a book report on historical fiction, so I picked this book, I'm a 5th grader and the book was boring in the beginning but twoards the middle, it became intresting
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- Sa1sa2sa3, 4/27/2011
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" I read this in fifth grade; again in college; and again this week. Gets better EVERY SINGLE TIME! Has to be one of my favorite pieces of juvenile literature.
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- Allison, 4/25/2011
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" A great piece of historical fiction. Great for a teacher or students, or someone who wants to learn about the American Revolution.
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- Jeannie, 4/22/2011
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" It's hard to put into words how great this story is. I simply can't write a review for this book. Enough said. :D
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- Hannah, 4/19/2011
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" This book was absolutely amazing. It really brought to life the events surrounding the start of the American Revolution, and it made me cry. The characters are realistic and memorable, and the writing was wonderful. Everyone should read this book!
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- Tessa, 4/13/2011
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" This would have been a five star book, if only the ending were better.
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- Laura, 4/12/2011
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" Another book people tried to get me to read and I just wasn't interested. Then I read it and wondered how I ever could have passed it by. Absolutely genius storytelling. A history lesson I'll never ever forget!
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- Sarah, 4/12/2011
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" I'm having a difficult time putting this book down. It's captivating from the beginning.
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- Cheiry, 4/9/2011
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" I had to read this book for literature class, 7th grade. I don't remember too much of it, but I remember bits about the story. It's too bad about his hand. And we saw the movie.
I wouldn't recommend it; there's no reason to read it. Or even look at it! Lol.
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- Danny, 4/4/2011
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