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39 pages 1 hour read

Robert Lawson

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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Essay Topics

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What does Amos’s role in the American Revolution suggest about unsung heroes? What part do such unsung—and perhaps unlikely—heroes play?

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Explore the role of irony in the story. Identify and analyze three key ironies and their contribution to the narrative’s theme(s).

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How do the illustrations enhance the narrative? Choose three and analyze their contributions to the novel’s mood and themes.

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