A story that I remember loving as a child was the story of John Henry. Henry was a rail worker who was so fast he bet that he could dig a tunnel faster than a machine. They had a race to the center of a mountain and in the end John Henry won, but his heart wore out in the process. However, he died a happy content man because he had worked his hardest and provided for his family.
I think that this could be considered a lesson for just boys, but a girl could get something out of this tale as well. The lesson of this story is that by working hard and believing in yourself, you can achieve anything. Plus, Henry was more than willing to give his life for his family which is another commendable trait.
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