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Description edit
The true story of Ben Franklin, as told by his closest friend and advisor, Amos the mouse. According to Amos, it was really he who was responsible for Ben Franklin's inventions and discoveries. Written and illustrated with great wit and charm.
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Characters/People edit
- Ben: Amos's friend, better known as Ben Franklin.
- Amos: The protagonist, a trusty and intelligent mouse.
- Sophia: Add a description of this character.
- Dr. Franklin
- Madame Brillon
- Mr. Jefferson
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First Sentence edit
SINCE THE RECENT death of my lamented friend and patron Ben Franklin, many so-called historians have attempted to write accounts of his life and his achievements.
Table of Contents edit
Foreward
I I,Amos
II We Invent the Franklin Stove
III The Bargain
IV Swimming
V We Do Some Printing
VI Electricity
VII The Lightning Rod
VIII That Kite
IX War!
X La Belle France
XI At Court
XII Plans
XIII The Battle of Versailles
XIV Home
XV Happy Birthday!
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robert Lawson (Author) - Illustrator
First Edition edit
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Page Count: 114
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Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.I just love this book. The mouse takes credit for everything. It makes history fun!
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › History & Historical Fiction › United States › Fiction › Colonial
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Biographies › United States
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Classics by Age
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Humorous
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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