{"product_id":"adventures-of-high-john-the-steve-sanfield-9780874837742","title":"Adventures of High John the Conqueror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Library Association Notable Children's Book \u0026amp; International Reading Association Young Adults' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh John the Conqueror, sometimes called simply High John or John, was a slave trickster who always outwit Old Master. Much like Greek slaves and Aesop's animal characters, High John was the subject of a series of subversive narratives, whose mission was to outsmart his oppressors. Tall tales of High John's exploits flourished during slavery, but after emancipation they fell out of circulation and his antics were all but forgotten. Sanfield's skillful storytelling combined with simple black and white illustrations will transport readers to a different time. Sanfield weaves in historical context with this folktale about resourcefulness and courage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Sanfield is an award-winning author, poet and storyteller, as well as the founder of the Sierra Storytelling Festival. One of the pioneers of the American storytelling renaissance, he has been honored with the first leadership award from the National Storytelling Association, a Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network, and a lifetime Achievement Award from the Storytelling Association of California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Sanfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 087483774X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780874837742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e August House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/10\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.52h x 5.70w x 0.33d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e49127 \/ Adventures of High John the Conqueror\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Steve Sanfield","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926714581247,"sku":"9780874837742","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_5bef6a3c-6991-427b-97bc-72b02cfd9f3a.jpg?v=1681084603","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/adventures-of-high-john-the-steve-sanfield-9780874837742","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}