John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf
A Graphic Novel
Published on 3. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-4965-8009-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this graphic adaptation of the American folktale, John Henry is the strongest elf in Gem Forest, able to carve out a perfect mining tunnel with a single swing of his hammer. When Snotsworthy the gnome invents a machine that digs tunnels without the need for paid workers, John Henry challenges the gnome to a contest on sinister Witchfinger Mountain, home to a tribe of sleeping orcs.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Mankato
United States
Publishing group
Capstone Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4965-8009-2 (9781496580092)
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Benjamin Harper lives in Los Angeles where he edits superhero books for a living. When he's not at work, he writes; watches monster movies; and hangs out with his cats Marjorie and Jerry, a betta fish named Toby, and a tank full of four rough-skinned newts. He tends a bog garden full of carnivorous plants and also grows milkweed to help save Monarch butterflies. His other books include the Bug Girl series, Obsessed With Star Wars, Rolling with BB-8, Hansel & Gretel & Zombies, and many more.