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Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1992

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Robert Lawson

Ben and Me

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

114

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1700s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Ben and Me by Robert Lawson is a whimsical tale that presents the adventures of Amos, a mouse, who claims to have been the brains behind many of Benjamin Franklin’s inventions and ideas. Through Amos's perspective, readers explore significant historical events and Franklin's accomplishments, highlighting the friendship and teamwork between a person and a mouse.

Humorous

Playful

Informative

Nostalgic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ben and Me by Robert Lawson is well-received for its whimsical storytelling and imaginative premise. Readers appreciate the blend of historical facts with fiction, and the humorous narrative voice of Amos the mouse. Some critiques mention that the pacing may be slow for younger audiences. Illustrations are praised for adding charm and depth to the story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ben and Me?

Readers who enjoy Ben and Me by Robert Lawson are typically young audiences interested in humorous historical fiction. Fans of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain or Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater may find its blend of humor and history equally delightful.

Book Details
Pages

114

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1700s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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