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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)
By Benjamin Harper, Alex Lopez (Illustrator)
Part of the Far Out Folktales series
An elf's hammer vs. a machine awakens orcs. Who will prevail?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
33 pages· 1,528 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In Gem Forest, elf John Henry's legendary hammer skills face a challenge from a gnome's digging machine. As their contest stirs the mountain, a nest of orcs awakens. Can John Henry outmatch the machine and defeat the orcs? Dive into this thrilling twist on a classic tale where strength and courage are put to the ultimate test.
From the publisher
In Gem Forest there’s no stronger elf than John Henry. With a single swing of his hammer, he can carve out a perfect mining tunnel. So when a sales-gnome says he has a machine that digs better than any miner, John Henry is ready to prove him wrong. But as the contest begins, the device shakes the mountain–and awakens a nest of vicious orcs! Can John Henry defeat the creatures and the gnome’s contraption? In this Far Out Folktale, the legend of America’s famous hammerin’ hero gets twisted about to create an exciting graphic novel adventure for kids!
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 33
- Words
- 1,528
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- GN580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 500242
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496578440
- LCCN
- 2018041267
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