Johnny Tremain (sorry but I don’t know how to do italics) by Esther Forbes is wonderful American fiction. Although it was written as a children’s book, there are many underlying themes that appeal to an adult. I read it the first time when I was in third grade, and I have reread it several times since then. In fact I just read it this summer and I am soon to be 33. It’s a quick read but cuts to the bone the sacrifices made by our founders as well as average colonists.
Well, I think I am going to read this one. Thanks :)