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Title details for John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill by Cari Meister - Available

John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill

by Cari Meister
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Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10 pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel drivin' man helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill.

  • Creators

  • Series

    American Folk Legends

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 10, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781515827900
      • File size: 4586 KB
      • Duration: 00:09:33

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2014

      Gr 3-5-Sandwiched between historical notes that provide both general context and biographical details, these retold legends give four (male) folktale heroes a chance to strut their stuff. The tales, spun in mildly colloquial language ("Oh Lordy, was John Henry a mighty fine babe!") are illustrated with equally mild cartoon caricatures and feature Davy Crockett wrestling a giant 'gator, Pecos Bill carving out the Grand Canyon atop a tornado, John Henry doing several good deeds before taking on that steam drill, and Johnny Appleseed rescuing injured animals as he makes his seed sowing rounds. Each volume concludes with boilerplate notes on tropes common to American folktales, a pair of Common Core-specific study questions, and a brief bibliography. Though other versions of these stories aren't hard to find, the background material will give both general readers and folklore enthusiasts a broader perspective on the genre.

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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