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John Henry
By Lester, Julius & Pinkney, Jerry
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80371-606-3
- Publisher
- New York : Dial Books , 1994.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1994
K-Gr 5 Another winning collaboration from the master storyteller and gifted artist of Tales of Uncle Remus (Dial, 1987) fame. Based on several well-known versions of an African American folk ballad, Lester's tale is true to the essence of the steel-driving man; yet, it allows room for touches of whimsy and even includes some contemporary references that tie the hero to our own times. Told with just a trace of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
