John Henry (On My Own Folklore) - Softcover

Krensky, Dr Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822564777 ISBN 13: 9780822564775

Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm), 2007

Synopsis

Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company. The earth shook when he swung down his heavy hammers. John was stronger than the strongest worker, but was he stronger than a machine? Find out in this powerful tale.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Krensky did not have the kind of childhood anyone would choose to write books about. It was happy and uneventful, with only the occasional bump in the night to keep him on his toes. He started writing at Hamilton College in upstate New York where he graduated in 1975. His first book, A Big Day for Scepters, was published in 1977, and he has now written over 100 fiction and nonfiction children's books--including novels, picture books, easy readers, and biographies. Mr. Krensky and his family live in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Mark Oldroyd lives in the small town of Battle in England. Mark is well known for his atmospheric, detailed illustrative style and his beautiful sense of color and composition.

About this edition

• Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0822564777
• ISBN 13: 9780822564775
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Oldroyd Mark