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John Henry

by Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney   |  Ages 8-11
John Henry
John Henry

Folk hero's strength battles man versus machine.

If you want to dive into a tale brimming with American folklore, "John Henry" might just capture your imagination. Julius Lester brings this larger-than-life character and his legendary contest with a steam drill to vivid life. It's a blend of history and tall tale that resonates with themes of perseverance and the human spirit. A great choice if you're looking to be simultaneously entertained and inspired.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1995)
  • Aesop Accolade Award
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

John Henry

by Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney   |  Ages 8-11
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780590539364
Authors: Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 3996 readers)
 

Folk hero's strength battles man versus machine.

If you want to dive into a tale brimming with American folklore, "John Henry" might just capture your imagination. Julius Lester brings this larger-than-life character and his legendary contest with a steam drill to vivid life. It's a blend of history and tall tale that resonates with themes of perseverance and the human spirit. A great choice if you're looking to be simultaneously entertained and inspired.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1995)
  • Aesop Accolade Award
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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