What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Paperstar) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jean Fritz
Creator: Margot Tomes
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 63110
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 0698113721
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.3092
EAN: 9780698113725
ASIN: 0698113721
Publication Date: May 7, 1996
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Condition: PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!
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 Was there an editor, or at least a proofreader? July 28, 2008
As a child I loved this book and I recently picked it up for nostalgia's sake. While I still like the illustrations and the story itself, I can't help but notice the frequency of poor grammar and clunky sentence structure. Where were the editors and proofreaders? How did this book make it to shelves without corrections? Anyway, it's still enjoyable... if a bit sloppy.
 What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin May 8, 2008
This is not just another dull biography and it does not simply idealize Benjamin Franklin as a historical figure. The portrayal of his growth, and the description of the character building moments of his childhood and young adult life significantly enhance his true personality. It is very realistically presented and enjoyable reading.
Make friends with Ben Franklin! October 22, 2007
Jean Fritz states that Ben Franklin possessed "a naturally happy disposition and made friends easily."
Well, that's the same way I'd describe Jean Fritz's wonderful and humorous What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Once again, this skilled author presents some of the stories of American history in a manner that stimulates the hunger for more learning in young readers.
This book is a classic.
Ben Franklin's Fooling Around January 11, 2006
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Benjamin Franklin fooled around a lot. It wasn't because he was lazy; he had a strong curiosity to find out things, and he did. But once he knew something, he didn't fool around. He knew he didn't want to work for his brother, so he left. He knew England was wrong to tax the colonies the way they did, so he told them so. He knew how to invent things that others needed, so he did. This was Ben Frankilin. Read of the little and big events in his life.
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 A Very Brave Man December 13, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ben Frinklin was very smart,brave,and curious. He thought of inventions and did many experiments. He was brave because he did dangerous experiments. He was curious about different inventions, that is why he did all his experiments.
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