content: ...Before I read it, my sister had told me horror stories on how BAD it was, and I didn't believe, or listen to her. Now, in the Future, I realizied I should have.Johnny Tremain is the story of Johnny, a 14 year old silversmith's apprentice who is a very talented and un-caring boy. One day, his hand get burned, which cancels all hopes of becoming a talented silversmith. The plot starts out promising, but then rapidly goes downhill as one thing after another goes wrong. Not only is that depressing, but the main character shows absolutely no feeling or connection with what is going on; which is the major downfall of the book. Even though I can see how it might be deemed worthwhile by some people, I myself feel that the subject matter and wording are innapropriate for the recommended reading age.***NOT A MUST-READ***I can not believe this book won Newberry medal, for what? Worst book ever written? Well, Johnny, that's the only award you deserve.