Lester, Julius.

John Henry / by Julius Lester ; pictures by Jerry Pinkney. - New York : Puffin Books, 1999, c1994. - 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm. - Picture Puffins .

Reprint. Originally published: New York : Dial Books, c1994.

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

Caldecott Honor Book; winner of the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal.

ISBN: 0140566228

Subjects--Topical Terms:
John Henry (Legendary character)--Legends.
African Americans--Folklore.
Folklore--United States.

LC Class. No.: PZ8.1.L434 / Jo 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 398.21