Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Adapted for Young Readers — Modern English Edition for Kids (Ages 9+)

While this book keeps the full, unabridged story of Benjamin Franklin's amazing life, it's carefully adapted so young readers can easily follow along and enjoy his journey. You'll experience Franklin's adventures and achievements just as he lived them, but in a way that speaks to today's readers. Whether you're looking for inspiration or curious about the life of a great inventor and leader, this book will take you on a fun and fascinating ride through history.

Ever wonder what it's like to make incredible discoveries or help shape the world? Benjamin Franklin did exactly that! From flying kites in thunderstorms to inventing things we still use today, Franklin's life was filled with curiosity, creativity, and big ideas. Get ready to dive into the story of a young boy who grew up to become one of the most important figures in history!

Sample Comparison

Original

Dear son: I have ever had pleasure in obtaining any little anecdotes of my ancestors. You may remember the inquiries I made among the remains of my relations when you were with me in England, and the journey I undertook for that purpose. Imagining it may be equally agreeable to you to know the circumstances of my life, many of which you are yet unacquainted with, and expecting the enjoyment of a week's uninterrupted leisure in my present country retirement, I sit down to write them for you. To which I have besides some other inducements. Having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred, to a state of affluence and some degree of reputation in the world, and having gone so far through life with a considerable share of felicity, the conducing means I made use of, which with the blessing of God so well succeeded, my posterity may like to know, as they may find some of them suitable to their own situations, and therefore fit to be imitated.

Adapted

Dear son: I have always enjoyed learning little stories about our ancestors. You might remember the questions I asked our relatives when you were with me in England, and the trip I took to find out more. I think you might also enjoy knowing the details of my life, many of which you don't know yet, and since I have a week of free time in the countryside, I am writing them down for you. I have a few reasons for doing this. I started out poor and unknown, but I have become comfortable and somewhat well-known. I have been quite happy in my life, and the methods I used to achieve this, with God's blessing, worked well. My descendants might want to know about these methods, as they could find some of them helpful in their own lives and worth copying.

About the Author

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin's life is full of adventure, discovery, and big ideas! He flew a kite in a lightning storm, discovered new ideas about electricity, invented cool things like bifocals, and helped build a new country. This book takes you on a fun adventure through his life, showing how one curious boy became one of the most important people in history.