Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes5/31/2023 Before Johnny's mother died she revealed that he was related to a wealthy Boston merchant named Jonathan Lyte. One night Johnny reveals his family secret to Cilla Lapham, who Mrs Lapham wants Johnny to marry. Because of his skill and status, Johnny is arrogant and impulsive, often bullying his fellow apprentices and the Lapham daughters. The owner, Ephraim Lapham, no longer takes much interest in running the silversmith shop and so Johnny is left in charge, with authority over the other two apprentices, Dove and Dusty. Johnny Tremain is a 14 year old silversmith apprentice living in Boston during the 1770s. Working closely with Paul Revere and the revolutionists, Johnny must learn to overcome the obstacles in his path through his courage and determination and help prepare Boston for the battle ahead. Johnny Tremain tells of the times in Boston just before the American Revolution through the eyes of Johnny Tremain, a young silversmith who is drawn into the war after meeting Rab, a daring young member of the Sons of
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