Cover of John Henry

John Henry

by Jane H. Gould

PowerKids Press; Jr. Graphic American Legends

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the powerful tale of John Henry, a man who races against a steam machine to prove the strength of human spirit and determination. This story celebrates courage and hard work while exploring important moments in American history like railroad building and the Industrial Revolution. Rich with folklore and vibrant illustrations, it brings a legendary hero to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

FolkloreAfrican American HistoryLegendsDeterminationCourageHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Death & Grief Domestic Violence Racial Discrimination Gun Violence Physical Danger Sad Ending
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781477771976
Pages
24
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,208

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

John Henry (Legendary character)LegendsGraphic novelsAfrican AmericansFolklore