John Henry Hardcover - 1994
by Julius Lester; Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
With his two sledgehammers pulverizing boulders, John Henry races a steam drill tunneling through a mountain. It's a deadly contest of man-vs-machine written with such power that this African-American folk hero becomes as awesome as a force of nature, yet as familiar as an older brother. Pinkney's stunning art shows John Henry's energy bursting from nature. Full color.
Summary
Nothing can stop John Henry-no boulder, no mountain, and definitely no steam drill. Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester writes with such power that this African-American folk hero becomes as awesome as a natural phenomenon. Jerry Pinkney received a Caldecott Honor for his exuberant, glowing watercolor paintings of the hero. The book, celebrating its tenth year in print, was also a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, a Parents magazine Best Book, and an ALA Notable Book, among other honors.
Details
- Title John Henry
- Author Julius Lester; Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dial Books, New York
- Date 1994-10-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780803716063 / 0803716060
- Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
- Dimensions 11.84 x 9.66 x 0.39 in (30.07 x 24.54 x 0.99 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 620
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Folklore - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93034583
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.21
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Notable Children's Books, 04/01/1995, Page 1411
- Booklist, 06/01/1994, Page 1809
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/1994, Page 107
- Kirkus Review - Children, 10/15/1994, Page 1410
- Publishers Weekly, 09/05/1994, Page 108
- School Library Journal, 11/01/1994, Page 98
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