Grand Avenue by Mike Thompson for November 13, 2003
Transcript:
"My oral report is on the book "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes. What a read! I couldn't put it down! It's about a kid who lived in Boston during the Revolution." "And as we can see from the cover, this book won the NEWBERY MEDAL, the award given annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for children." "One can only imagine Mr. Forbes' elation when she learned she had won this prestigious accolade. It must have been a thrill." "Perhaps her publisher threw her a New England-themed party where they served clam chowder and apple cider. Mmm! Who here likes apple cider?" "*Sigh* Gabby, please take your seat."