The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

“Long ago in America, there was a quiet valley along the Hudson River.”

From The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving

This reader is adapted from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a classic American tale by Washington Irving, first published in 1819. Irving's story is set in the Hudson River valley during the early days of American history and has been loved for more than two hundred years. The tale blends humour, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth a child's time because it shows how a simple ghost story can become a legend, and it invites the reader to wonder: was the Headless Horseman real, or was it all a clever trick?

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 532 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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