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A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz!

No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas. He invented a remote-control lock, so he could lock his door without getting out of bed. He also created a rocking chair with a fan over it to keep flies away and a windmill to turn his roast meat on its spit. In addition to being a man of ideas, he served as an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time anyway).

This biography is known for its detailed and entertaining storytelling style. According to School Library Journal, it adds a human touch to the historical account.