--- product_id: 2334661 title: "Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner―A Revolutionary War Adventure for Kids" price: "$24.11" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2334661-johnny-tremain-a-newbery-award-winner-a-revolutionary-war-adventure store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner―A Revolutionary War Adventure for Kids **Price:** $24.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner―A Revolutionary War Adventure for Kids - **How much does it cost?** $24.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2334661-johnny-tremain-a-newbery-award-winner-a-revolutionary-war-adventure) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A classic of children's historical fiction—now with a freshly designed cover! Johnny Tremain is a thrilling Newbery Medal – winning novel about the Revolutionary War. Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper the Boston Observer and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren. Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy help bring this classic novel for middle graders to life. Review: Good book for kids, - Good first novel, Review: Still a wonderful read for children and others - I suppose I had read other history books before I read this book at age 12. However, this is the book that hooked me on history. Our media, books, television, films, are full of the American Revolution and its heroes and heroines now, but back in 1952, things were pretty quiet on the American History front. We were making our own history with WWII, the Marshall Plan, the Korean Conflict, the red scare et al. In spite of all that, this book set me on fire. I wanted to know more about the foundations of our country, and I went on to read everything I could set my hands to. I am still doing it, but that is another story. "Johnny Tremain" is still a wonderful book. It tells the story of a teenaged apprentice who learns the hard way what is his real value to his country. Of course, you can't mention silver and the Revolution without bringing Paul Revere into the story. He and many other well known heroes are brought into the story along with the everyday people whose names never make the history books, but who are the real builders and heroes of any tale like this. Read this book - I've read it a couple of times. Now I am buying a copy for my grandchildren who are just about the age I was when I first opened its pages. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,921 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Children's Colonial American Historical Fiction #143 in Children's Classics #179 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,875 Reviews | ## Images ![Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner―A Revolutionary War Adventure for Kids - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F3o6CNxXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for kids, *by D***R on February 18, 2026* Good first novel, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still a wonderful read for children and others *by P***R on July 14, 2008* I suppose I had read other history books before I read this book at age 12. However, this is the book that hooked me on history. Our media, books, television, films, are full of the American Revolution and its heroes and heroines now, but back in 1952, things were pretty quiet on the American History front. We were making our own history with WWII, the Marshall Plan, the Korean Conflict, the red scare et al. In spite of all that, this book set me on fire. I wanted to know more about the foundations of our country, and I went on to read everything I could set my hands to. I am still doing it, but that is another story. "Johnny Tremain" is still a wonderful book. It tells the story of a teenaged apprentice who learns the hard way what is his real value to his country. Of course, you can't mention silver and the Revolution without bringing Paul Revere into the story. He and many other well known heroes are brought into the story along with the everyday people whose names never make the history books, but who are the real builders and heroes of any tale like this. Read this book - I've read it a couple of times. Now I am buying a copy for my grandchildren who are just about the age I was when I first opened its pages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Classic, Requires Discussion about Race during American Revolution *by F***E on April 5, 2019* I bought this book for my 9-year-old son who is an avid reader. I also reread the book. He reads constantly, and I’m trying to get away from exclusively science fiction series. The book is a classic, probably known and remembered by lots of parents. I read it in 9th grade and remembered that Johnny was a silversmith who destroyed his hand and then worked for a newspaper leading up to and through the Boston Tea Party. I also remembered that his best friend was killed in battle. That’s about all I remembered when I bought this award winner for my son. Rereading as a parent, there were several things I newly appreciated. First, this is an interesting picture of apprenticeships prior to the Industrial Revolution. Johnny’s apprenticeship as a silversmith started young and he shouldered significant responsibility early in life. When he lost the ability to be a smith, he looked around for a new trade. I also appreciated that Johnny was situated in the midst of some of the most famous leaders of The American Revolution. This is really historical fiction, and got my son interested in learning more history. However, as I reread I also noticed how casually this text refers to African American minor characters’ roles in the community as relatively unimportant. Sometimes they are even referred to by race but without names. This may be an accurate (or even romanticized) portrayal of how white people treated and thought about African Americans in that time period, but not one I want my son to read and accept as ok. We have since gotten a book about African American leaders during the time period to see another side of the story. With this intervention, I’m excited we read Johnny Tremain, but I wouldn’t assign it as independent reading without discussions built in. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2334661-johnny-tremain-a-newbery-award-winner-a-revolutionary-war-adventure](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2334661-johnny-tremain-a-newbery-award-winner-a-revolutionary-war-adventure) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*