Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance's Reviews > Ben & Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

One of my blogging friends, Mae, reminded me of this book when I was reading a new book for adults with the same title. I found a copy at my public library and I read it yesterday. I remember reading it and loving it when I was a child.

Ben & Me tells the story of the life of Benjamin Franklin as told by his mouse Amos. According to Amos, most everything Franklin is known for was sparked by Amos. Amos, though, seems somewhat oblivious to the unfortunate consequences of his meddling in Franklin's work, and that makes for a humorous book.

I especially loved the wonderful illustrations by the author. It was those illustrations that helped me get through the challenging text, I think. I wonder why more chapter books for children (except for the very popular graphic novels) don't have illustrations these days.