39 pages • 1 hour read
114
Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1700s
1992
Middle grade
8-12 years
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
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.
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.
114
Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1700s
1992
Middle grade
8-12 years
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