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A Tall Tale, Author Unknown ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 1) Creative Commons photo from craigrousseau.com People still talk about the night John Henry was... Big John Henry

A Tall Tale, Author Unknown
ReadOasis Step 2
(Part 1)

Creative Commons photo from craigrousseau.com

People still talk about the night John Henry was born. It was dark and cloudy. Lightning lit up the night sky. John Henry’s birth was a big event. His parents showed him to everyone they met. John Henry was the most powerful-looking baby people had ever seen. He had thick arms, wide shoulders, and strong muscles. John Henry started growing when he was one day old. He continued growing until he w...

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