Found in the Handwriting of Mr. Knickerbocker

From The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories, by Washington Irving

Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820 as part of a collection of stories. This piece is the humorous frame that closes the collection, showing a shabby storyteller defending his tale to a room of sceptical gentlemen in old New York. Irving was one of America's first internationally celebrated authors, known for his wit and his affection for folklore. This reader reflects the language and manners of its era. The story is worth a child's time because it shows that a good tale does not need to be believed to be enjoyed, and that laughter and imagination have their own kind of truth.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

medium · about 749 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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