Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Esther Forbes' novel, Johnny Tremain, for which she won a Newbery Award in 1943--just a year after winning the Pulitzer Prize for her first novel.
Bibliog.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61) and index.
Contents
Boyhood in the American colonies -- Paul Revere's 18th century America -- The Boston Tea Party -- Road to war -- Paul Revere's midnight ride -- The beginning of the American Revolution.