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Peters, Stephanie True, 1965-

John Henry, hammerin' hero : the graphic novel / John Henry, hammering hero Hammerin' hero retold by Stephanie True Peters ; illustrated by Nelson Evergreen. - Mankato, Minn. : Stone Arch Books, c2010. - 33 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Graphic spin . - Graphic spin. .

A graphic novel retelling of the legend of steel-driving railroad worker John Henry, who challenged the superiority of the steam-powered drill.

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ISBN: 9781434218988 (lib. bdg.) 1434218988 (lib. bdg.) 9781434222657 (pbk.) 1434222659 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009029956

Subjects--Topical Terms:
John Henry (Legendary character)--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile ficyion.
African Americans--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile fiction.
Folklore--United States.
John Henry (Legendary character)--Fiction.
African Americans--Fiction.
Folklore--United States.
Tall tales.
Cartoons and comics.
John Henry (Legendary character)--Comic books, strips, etc.--Fiction.
African Americans--Comic books, strips, etc.--Fiction.
Folklore--United States.
Tall tales.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Tall tales.
Graphic novels.

LC Class. No.: PZ7.7.P44 / Jo 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5/973