Illus. in full color. The Caldecott Medalist's powerful classic is now reissued in a handsome paperback edition, as well as a library edition.
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Oct 24, 2010
Theresa
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Keats, Ezra Jack. John Henry An American Legend Pantheon Books, 1965
John Henry was born and died with a hammer in his hand and his story is legendary. This book is based on an historical figure, John Henry, who was a hero to those who knew him. John Henry’s strength was not only in his arms but also in his heart as he died saving his colleagues, digging them out of a cave in which they were trapped. People still tell the story of John Henry as he was the strongest man who ever worked on More...
John Henry was born and died with a hammer in his hand and his story is legendary. This book is based on an historical figure, John Henry, who was a hero to those who knew him. John Henry’s strength was not only in his arms but also in his heart as he died saving his colleagues, digging them out of a cave in which they were trapped. People still tell the story of John Henry as he was the strongest man who ever worked on More...
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Sep 28, 2011
Rebecca
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This book is great for a research project or even paper. There are many facts in this book. I would use this book to introduce a lesson on legends.
Feb 01, 2012
Liam
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It was a tall tale and it was about the past.um um um John Henry was a great person.
Oct 06, 2010
Jaylin
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A story of how John Henry was born and the different experiences he had.
Jun 21, 2010
Christina
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Full of figurative language, this picture book is great for illustrating literary techniques to prepare kids for literature circles.
Dec 17, 2009
Mike
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This would be the one that started me reading. I give it five for that alone.
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