John Henry

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Synopsis
John Henry is stronger than ten men, and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Julius Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, and boundless energy.

Jerry Pinkney illustrates the story with "rich colors borrowed from the rocks and the earth, so beautiful that they summon their own share of smiles and tears" (Booklist).

Caldecott Honors Book

Copyright:
1999

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780140566222
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Julius Lester
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Third grade
Submitted By:
Mercedes Mack
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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