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Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty — Content Guide for Parents

By Russell FreedmanHoliday HouseISBN 978082342374386 pages
Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in nearly the same spot but was greeted by cannons, bells, and a cheering crowd, now a distinguished statesman, renowned author, and world-famous scientist. Freedman's riveting story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon comes in an elegantly designed book filled with art and includes a timeline, source notes, bibliography, and index

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book touches on slavery, noting that Franklin came out against it and petitioned Congress, and that slavery continued in the United States until the Civil War.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have race & culture?

    Found (Brief): The book touches on slavery, noting that Franklin came out against it and petitioned Congress, and that slavery continued in the United States until the Civil War.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say anything about the book's language, so we could not check for swear words.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Becoming Ben Franklin How a Candle-maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.