Forbes, E. (1943). Johnny tremain. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing.
Johnny Tremain is a novel that uses foreshadowing throughout the book. There are many biblical references to pride and how you will fall. Tension is evident in the novel and the reader stays engaged.
It is a classic coming-of-age novel and I have always appreciated the value of this novel in the classroom.Forbes does a great job of reliving the historical facts in a novel that is interesting to read.
Exposition: Johnny Tremain is a young boy living in Boston during the American Revolution.
Conflict: Johnny is very confident and arrogant about his abilities as a blacksmith. Due to an error, Johnny must figure out how to live with his burnt hand.
Rising Action: Johnny gets a job delivering newspapers, he joins the effort of the Boston Tea Party and places himself in the middle of the events leading up to the battle of Lexington and Concord.
Climax: The Americans begin their war with the British.
Falling Action: Dr. Warren tells Johnny he can fix his hand.
Resolution: Johnny realizes that he is a patriot and he would continue to fight for freedom.
*Newbery Honor
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