Johnny Tremain, Esther Forbes

At one level, Johnny Tremain is a story of a young boy who learns valuable lessons about pride and overcoming obstacles. At another level, Johnny Tremain is a compelling historical drama of the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. History comes to life as encounters with famous individuals are woven into this classic story of a young boy becoming a young man.

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from America's Paul Revere—biography by Esther Forbes

"Remember the Ladies"—letters of Abigail Adams, edited by Milton Meltzer

"Parliament Has the Right to Tax the Colonies"—eighteenth-century essay edited by Don Nardo

Paul Revere's Ride—poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Retreat—political cartoon by Mr. Deacon, Mr. Loeings, Mr. Mulikens, and Mr. Bonds

The Boston Tea Party—science article by Donald W. Olson and Russell L. Doescher

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