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Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 4
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Tapped from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings.
3) John Henry
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Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
7) Pecos Bill
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Español
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Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.
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"Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel-driver helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill."--back cover.
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Follow the drinking gourd: Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery by way of the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures the drama of a perilous flight to freedom.
John Henry: Join John Henry, an African American hero born with a hammer in this hand, on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness. There he finds men of all color working...
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A tiny baby girl is snatched from her adopted family by an ugly toad but escapes to find happiness with the king of the flower angels. (1st tale) The story of Ruby Rouge, her mysterious friend Conjure Woman and the two baskets of talking eggs with very different yolks. (2nd tale) A simple fisherman catches a magical fish who promises to grant his wishes... but when the man's wife start making outlandish demands the flounder fulfills a wish of his...
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