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Author: Stephen Crane Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 116
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American writer Stephen Crane is best known for his classic depiction of the American Civil War in his novel the Red Badge of Courage. It is the story of a 19-year-old boy named Henry Fleming who struggles to overcome his fear in battle. The Red Badge of Courage is widely regarded for its realistic depiction of a young man in battle and of the true meaning of courage. in addition to this classic novel several other of Crane's more popular shorter works have been added. These stories include the following: the Veteran, the Open Boat, the Bride comes to Yellow Sky, the Blue Hotel, a Self-Made Man, a Mystery of Heroism, a Gray Sleeve, Three Miraculous Soldiers, the Little Regiment, An Indiana Campaign, and An Episode of War.
Author: Lorie Spohn Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1312139986 Category : Languages : en Pages : 37
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This is the sweet story of a little boy adopted by a family of red-eyed tree frogs. Mama and Papa Tree Frog, Flossie, and Baby Franklin are his adorable tree frog family. Though Henry knows he is loved, he feels out of place. He doesn't enjoy the same games or food as his tree frog family. Papa Tree Frog has to build him a special level on their tree house, as Henry doesn't climb as well as the others. The only thing that Henry does expertly is kicking a ball into the air. One day Mama Tree Frog leaves Henry in charge of Franklin while she takes Flossie on an errand. Henry becomes distracted, and in an instant a big old owl has grabbed Franklin and is flying away. How Henry saves Franklin's life and becomes a hero is exciting and inspiring. Through the experience he learns that he truly does belong to his family, and that no matter what their differences, what makes a family is love.
Author: Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 1434218988 Category : African Americans Languages : en Pages : 22
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This book, in graphic novel format, is the retelling of John Henry, a legendary character who made his mark on the American railroads.
Author: Stephen Crane Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 116
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American writer Stephen Crane is best known for his classic depiction of the American Civil War in his novel the Red Badge of Courage. It is the story of a 19-year-old boy named Henry Fleming who struggles to overcome his fear in battle. The Red Badge of Courage is widely regarded for its realistic depiction of a young man in battle and of the true meaning of courage. in addition to this classic novel several other of Crane's more popular shorter works have been added. These stories include the following: the Veteran, the Open Boat, the Bride comes to Yellow Sky, the Blue Hotel, a Self-Made Man, a Mystery of Heroism, a Gray Sleeve, Three Miraculous Soldiers, the Little Regiment, An Indiana Campaign, and An Episode of War.
Author: Themistocles Jacks Publisher: Bookbaby ISBN: 9781543979817 Category : Languages : en Pages : 268
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Henry is a honey badger with a hair problem. It grows long on his forehead and flops down on his face, obscuring his vision and causing him to miss his prey. He becomes friends with a beauty parlor owner, Verity Olabumba, who styles his hair into a pompadour, after which, he never misses.Like many true life stories, it starts out on a light note, but soon turns serious. Terrorists attack a school and kidnap 13 students and their teacher. Verity's husband, Solomon Olabumba, is part of a secret anti-terror squad called Ghost Force. He invites Henry to join the mission to save the hostages. Henry is key to the operation's success, and becomes a valued member of the force.General David Botshelo congratulates Solomon, and confides that there are troubling things going on in the army and in the government in capital city of Maatlamotse. He asks Solomon and Mac, another member of Ghost Force, to meet him at his shamba in two days.Solomon and Mac camp near the general's shamba, and observe a pickup heading toward the general's place just before dawn. They follow on foot, and witness three men setting up to ambush the general as he lands his bush plane. They stop the assassins in a spectacular way, and learn more about the nature of the villainy and the villains. There are more twists and turns, and a cast of unique and interesting characters, including a combat-wounded police inspector, a dressmaker with a secret history, a clever career criminal, a terrorist, an aging leopard, a murdered Irish nun, and a gentle simpleton who falls in with bad companions. A climactic confrontation takes place at a televised press conference at ministry building between the corrupt Minister Nyoka Dikeledi and Ghost Force. Henry, the honey badger, puts his life on the line for his comrades in a scene that goes viral, and is viewed by a hundred million people around the world.
Author: Aaron Hubble Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises ISBN: 9781606045114 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Hes just a small chicken, but he hides a terrible secret. Little Henry Chicken longs to be like his dad, his grandfather, and his ancestor, Henry Longspurs; you see, little Henry Chicken comes from a long line of crowing champions. When put to the test, will Henry be able to live up to the family name? And not only is his talent challenged, but something very dire is happening on the OBrien farmand Henrys the only one who can see it! Will he be able to save his friends and family in time? Join Henry Chicken, the barnyard animals, and Farmer OBrien on this delightful adventure where one little chicken learns a big lesson and becomes Henry the Stuttering Hero!
Author: Julius Lester Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0803716060 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 42
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Nothing can stop John Henry-no boulder, no mountain, and definitely no steam drill. Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester writes with such power that this African-American folk hero becomes as awesome as a natural phenomenon. Jerry Pinkney received a Caldecott Honor for his exuberant, glowing watercolor paintings of the hero. The book, celebrating its tenth year in print, was also a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, a Parents magazine Best Book, and an ALA Notable Book, among other honors.
Author: Publisher: Graphic Revolve ISBN: 9781434232090 Category : Languages : en Pages : 40
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Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry was destined to become a steel-driving legend. As a young man, he makes his mark on the American railroads, whistling while he works. But one day, a shady salesman comes to the railroad camp, claiming that his hammering machine is superior to any railroad worker. John Henry steps up to challenge the man's machine, hoping to save the jobs of thousands of railroad workers. But will John Henry be able to prove that a machine can't do what a man can?
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