Ben and Me

This is a classic, creative book, where Amos the mouse tells of his good friend Benjamin Franklin. In this story, Amos is the hero and the brains behind all of Franklin's success. It's not a substitute for a good biography of Franklin, but it will pique the interest of both those children who know little of Franklin, and entertain those with a more comprehensive knowledge already.

I definitely remember reading this when i was a kid. I got through it in 50 minutes last night. It's a good way to help kids remember some things that Benjamin Franklin did in his life and some things that he said. I don't think i was ever really happy with the way this book makes him out to be an idiot, though, giving all the credit for his accomplishments to a mouse. It's alright.

*Review written on December 20, 2014.*

This is a rather silly book about the mouse responsible for all of Ben Franklin's big ideas. It's mildly amusing, and I especially enjoyed the climactic scene, but there's not much substance to it

Just as fun as I remembered, but too many pages devoted to things that truly didn't happen. Perhaps as a supplement to a unit on the Revolution? No mention of a lot of things that did happen, for example slavery.

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I remember this story from when I was a kid, although I think I only saw the movie which I recall being less acerbic. The basic gist is the same, Ben Franklin's career as inventor, scientist, politician, and ambassador is aided by his friendship with a wise mouse named Amos. Turns out that seemingly every leader of the Revolution and in the French court has a mouse giving advice. There is a lot of absurdity and fun wordplay that gives this book its humor while still offering an accessible view into the life of Franklin for young readers. I read it aloud to my son and he really enjoyed it.

I first read this in 7th grade and it has ever since been my favorite book of all times. One of the only novels I've read multiple times. Just as good in 2020s as it was in the 1990s (and the 1930s when it was written). The story of a mouse named Amos that lives in Ben Franklin's hat and is indirectly responsible for all of the good things in his life, and all the bad things where when he ignored Amos.

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin is 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!