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Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos
Ben and Me An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos
Author: Robert Lawson
Young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with Amos, a less-than-humble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that it's the mouse...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316517300
ISBN-10: 0316517305
Publication Date: 4/30/1988
Pages: 114
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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SusanofGreenGables avatar reviewed Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos on + 618 more book reviews
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Illustrated throughout with Robert Lawson's wonderfully funny line drawings. Another funny historical book by Lawson, this one written by his Good Mouse. :)
reviewed Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
nice book with black and white illustrations
MyLikeIt avatar reviewed Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos on + 450 more book reviews
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I remember that I loved this book as a child. At one time, in fact, it was my "favorite book ever." Time to check it out again!
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Robert Lawson is a treasure and deserves a revival. Unforgettable scenes in this book!
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reviewed Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos on + 2 more book reviews
This book was pretty cute. I can't wait to read it to my kids! I think they'll like that it was from the mouse's perspective.


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