Johnny TremainJohnny Tremain
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What it's about
In pre-Revolutionary Boston, silversmith's apprentice Johnny injures his hand, becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, and witnesses the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Why it's worth reading
It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books.
You'll love it if you liked
Number the Stars
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
The Book ThiefGood to know
It's historical fiction for young readers.
By the numbers
- Readers4 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller8 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #119 of the 124 historical novels we rank
- #239 of the 260 young adult books we rank
- #895 of the 924 classics we rank
- #2923 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Dark
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Quick answers
Is Johnny Tremain worth reading?
Yes. It's on TIME's list of the 100 best young-adult books. It ranks #2,923 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 54.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Johnny Tremain about?
In pre-Revolutionary Boston, silversmith's apprentice Johnny injures his hand, becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, and witnesses the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord.
How long does it take to read Johnny Tremain?
About 7 hours (269 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Johnny Tremain?
If you liked it, try Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.