Larger Than Life: The Adventures of American Legendary Heroes

Larger Than Life: The Adventures of American Legendary Heroes
ISBN-10
0385321805
ISBN-13
9780385321808
Series
Larger Than Life
Category
Folklore
Pages
68
Language
English
Published
1995-07
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Author
Robert D. San Souci

Description

Larger Than Life by Robert D. San Souci illustrated by Andrew Glass An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists "This collection will practically leap from the shelf into many an eager hand. Its large format, attractive layout, and appealing illustrations will beckon to young readers." -- School Library Journal Every child should grow up hearing the tales of our most famous folk heroes. Here award-winning author Robert D. San Souci and illustrator Andrew Glass bring five American legends to life. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, John Henry, Slue-Foot Sue and Pecos Bill, as well as Old Stormalong and Strap Buckner, have inspired generations of Americans. These vivid stories, told with humor, spirit, and warmth, capture the flavor of frontier America while remaining accessible to young readers.

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