John Henry
A railroad worker races a steam drill to prove what people can do.
Book Series · 5 Books
In order from John Henry to John Henry.
The Folk Legends series is a set of 5 picture books by Robert Georgeson, published in 2026. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 25 pages.
A railroad worker races a steam drill to prove what people can do.
5 books · Published 2026
A railroad worker races a steam drill to prove what people can do.
A wanderer crosses the frontier planting apple seeds for the settlers to come.
A wizard who can see the future guides the kings of ancient Britain.
A giant lumberjack and his huge ox tramp across a young country.
A forest outlaw and his band outwit a sheriff to help the poor.
There are 5 books in the Folk Legends series. It began with John Henry in 2026, and the newest book, Robin Hood, was published in 2026.
The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Robin Hood is the longest book in the series at 448 words (24 pages).
Johnny Appleseed is the shortest at 371 words (24 pages).
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