About this episode
A mouse named Amos narrates his secret role as the true mastermind behind Benjamin Franklin’s greatest achievements. The plot begins with the pair meeting in a freezing printing shop, where Amos provides the inspiration for inventions like the Franklin stove and bifocals. Beyond scientific success, the mouse claims to have shaped American history by providing news for the Pennsylvania Gazette and influencing the Declaration of Independence. Their partnership faces a major rift during a dangerous electricity experiment involving a kite, but they eventually reunite to aid the colonies. Ultimately, the book reimagines the Founding Father's legacy as a collaborative effort with a tiny, sophisticated rodent advisor.
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
Get every episode summarized
Each time Storytime for Kids publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
