Ben and Me

a new and astonishing life of Benjamin Franklin as written by his good mouse Amos

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Hardcover, 125 pages

Published 1939 by Little Brown.

(1 review)

Benjamin Franklin astonished the world of his day with his great fund of information, his brilliant decisions, and his fascinating inventions. According to this whimsical classic, Franklin's success, wit and invention were made possible by his closest friend and advisor-Amos mouse. At long last, Amos has taken pen in hand, or paw in this case, to set the record straight. His memoirs provide an entertaining and insightful view of Franklin going about his daily business-from his experiments with lightning to his presentation at the French Court. Perched in Franklin's furry cap, Amos has a vantage point envied by historians and enjoyed by listeners of all ages. Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated more than fifty books for children during his career. One of his most famous written works, Ben and Me introduces even the youngest listener to the delights of reliving a piece of American history.

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reviewed Ben and Me by Robert Lawson

I first read this in 7th grade and it has ever since been my favorite book of all times. One of the only novels I've read multiple times. Just as good in 2020s as it was in the 1990s (and the 1930s when it was written). The story of a mouse named Amos that lives in Ben Franklin's hat and is indirectly responsible for all of the good things in his life, and all the bad things where when he ignored Amos.

Subjects

  • Juvenile fiction
  • Mice
  • Fiction
  • Franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, fiction
  • Franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, juvenile literature
  • Mice, fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Fantasy fiction