Ben & Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1939 · Est. 2 hour read

Ben & Me

Written by Robert Lawson

A clever mouse reveals the secret behind Ben Franklin's inventions.

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125 pages· 14,940 words· Est. 2 hour read· 1010L
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Meet Amos, a witty mouse who claims to be the true genius behind Benjamin Franklin's legendary inventions. As Amos shares his adventures with the iconic inventor, discover a whimsical twist on history that will change how you see Franklin forever. What ingenious ideas did Amos contribute, and how did their unlikely friendship shape the course of innovation? Dive into this delightful tale where a small mouse makes a big impact, offering a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest minds. Uncover the hidden stories behind Franklin's travels and inventions in this charming narrative.

From the publisher

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas - the good ones at any rate - from a mouse!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
125
Words
14,940
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.9
F&P level
~X
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
208
Publication
Published
April 30, 1988
First published
January 1, 1939
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316517300
LCCN
87033549
OCLC
17202740

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