Julius Lester

A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

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Retells the final adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

Relates what happens when a little boy named Sam matches wits with several tigers that want to eat him (a retelling of Little Black Sambo).

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Follows the adventures of a little boy named Sam when he matches wits with several tigers that want to eat him.

Bob Lemmons is famous for his ability to track wild horses. He rides his horse, Warrior, picks up the trail of mustangs, then runs with them day and night until they accept his presence. Bob and Warrior must then challenge the stallion for leadership of the wild herd. A victorious Bob leads the mustangs across the wide plains and for one last spectacular run before guiding them into the corral. Bob's job is done, but he dreams of galloping with Warrior forever to where the sky and land meet. This splendid collaboration by an award-winning team captures the beauty and harshness of the frontier, a boundless arena for the struggle between freedom and survival. Based on accounts of Bob Lemmons, a formerly enslaved person, Black Cowboy, Wild Horses has been rewritten as a picture book by Julius Lester from his story "The Man Who Was a Horse" in Long Journey Home, first published by Dial in 1972.

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A black cowboy is so in tune with wild mustangs that they accept him into the herd, thus enabling him singlehandedly to take them to the corral.

Deep within the harsh reality of a southern plantation, an elderly enslaved man holds a quiet, extraordinary power. Through the strength of his mind, he can ease the agonizing pain of his fellow captives, offering them moments of peace in an unforgiving world. But his ultimate vision goes far beyond comfort. He is planning an impossible journey. Based on actual events from Black history, this powerful middle grade novel weaves historical truths with elements of magic and deep resilience. You will follow a gripping, unforgettable flight toward freedom as the Old African uses his profound gifts to guide his people back to their homeland. It is a story of courage, dignity, and the unbreakable human spirit.

From the very moment he was born, it was clear John Henry was no ordinary child. He grew so fast he burst right through the porch roof, and his booming laugh was loud enough to startle the sun. Armed with two massive sledgehammers, this legendary hero sets out to build roads and smash mountains into dust. When a mechanical steam drill threatens to take over the work of human hands, John Henry steps up for the ultimate test of strength. This epic, larger-than-life tall tale pulses with rhythm, humor, and towering courage, celebrating the unbreakable spirit of an American folk hero who proved that the human heart is stronger than any machine.