How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps

Ben Franklin was a British subject until he became a British traitor and a fired-up American revolutionary. This book tells how he became a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. He is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship and becomes a deep thinker, brilliant scientist, and persuasive writer. As a community leader, he promotes peace and unity between the colonies and Great Britain and becomes more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Benjamin Franklin, a renowned founding father, had a profound transformation from a loyal British subject to a British traitor and a passionate American revolutionary. This remarkable journey spanned nearly seventy years and involved seven challenging steps. In this captivating narrative, young readers embark on a whimsical exploration of Franklin's political awakening.

From his early days, Franklin displayed a defiant spirit, fleeing his apprenticeship and embarking on a path of intellectual growth. As he matured, he became a profound thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer. However, his unwavering spirit of independence remained a constant throughout his life.

As a community leader, Franklin tirelessly worked to promote peace and unity between the colonies and Great Britain. He believed that independence for the American colonies was the only way forward. His unwavering commitment to this cause led him to become a vocal advocate for change.

Illustrated throughout with art by noted New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator John OBrien, this unfamiliar story of a familiar figure in American history will surprise and delight young readers. Benjamin Franklin's journey serves as a testament to the power of determination, intellect, and the pursuit of freedom.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 236 x 160 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635923315