Even though the railroad fireman senses danger ahead, he follows his engineer's command to increase the train's power so the mysterious whistle blows. Marvelous text by a Newbery Award-winning author and vivid art bring this classic American folktale to fire-breathing life.
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Even though the railroad fireman senses danger ahead, he follows his engineer's command to increase the train's power so the mysterious whistle blows. Marvelous text by a Newbery Award-winning author and vivid art bring this classic American folktale to fire-breathing life.
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Fair. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Very Good Copy, Small tear to rear of dust jacket and creasing around the head of the spine on the dust jacket, Dent in rear board of book cover, pages are clean, 8vo,
The song version of Casey Jones's death in a fateful collision is what brought me to this fictional story-book. Gorgeous full-color illustrations bring to life the upbringing and career of an African-American fireman (engineer's assistant) on a powerful steam locomotive. Sim Webb's efforts to save Casey Jones are ultimately unsuccessful: there's a vivid Satan-like figure, a gold steam whistle that casts a malevolent spell on the engineer, a horrible crash, and a beautiful, reassuring ending. Sure, it's moralistic, but it's a powerful story and Nancy Farmer tells it well, and James Bernardin paints it so you can feel the heat from the flames on your cheek as you read.