Benjamin Franklin: Live Wire

Heroes of History # 11

by Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Benjamin Franklin's life never lacked excitement and intrigue. As a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and American statesman, this spirited Philadelphia resident continually sought to improve himself and the world he lived in. (1706-1790)

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction, Childrens

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2005

About the author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband and wife writing team with twenty years of writing experience. They are best known for the books in the two series Christian Heroes: Then & Now series and Heroes of History. Janet is a former elementary school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Together they have a passion to make history come alive for a new generation. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges make their home in the Orlando, Florida, area.

Reviews

[Daniel Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A remarkable life! Printing press businessman, owned the largest newspaper in the colonies, would write his own letters to the editor and answer them to promote interest in current affairs, got Philadelphia to pave the roads, start city fire and police departments, invented a better stove to heat homes, proved lightning is electricity, invented the lightning rod to protect buildings from lightning strikes, US Postmaster, dignitary to France, and a Founding Father. He probably would have been an early President except he was too old.

[Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

We were totally absorbed with this story. Read aloud with the kids.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read aloud with Daniel

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Amazed at the life he lived.

[James C Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story for young people on one of the true American heroes. I enjoyed reading this to my boys.

[Allyson Jamison]

Benjamin Franklin led such an amazing life!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book!