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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Author
- Washington Irving
- Narrator
- Bert Nichols Stauff
- Publisher
- Bertha Stauff
- Publish Date
- 28 July 2026
- Run Time
- 1 hour 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Washington Irving’s classic tale comes alive for a new generation of listeners.
In the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, the lanky schoolmaster Ichabod Crane competes for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel while eerie tales swirl about a mysterious Headless Horseman. Humor, suspense, and unforgettable characters make this one of America’s most beloved Halloween stories.
This young listener edition includes a brief introduction to the story, a glossary explaining older words and expressions, and a drawing lesson inviting listeners to imagine and sketch Ichabod Crane exactly as Washington Irving described him.
Perfect for families, classrooms, and homeschoolers seeking a classic story that entertains while encouraging imagination and literary appreciation.
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Details
- Author
- Washington Irving
- Narrator
- Bert Nichols Stauff
- Duration
- 1 hour 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9798236008266
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bertha Stauff
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events
Synopsis
Washington Irving’s classic tale comes alive for a new generation of listeners.In the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, the lanky schoolmaster Ichabod Crane competes for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel while eerie tales swirl about a mysterious Headless Horseman. Humor, suspense, and unforgettable characters make this one of America’s most beloved Halloween stories.This young listener edition includes a brief introduction to the story, a glossary explaining older words and expressions, and a drawing lesson inviting listeners to imagine and sketch Ichabod Crane exactly as Washington Irving described him.Perfect for families, classrooms, and homeschoolers seeking a classic story that entertains while encouraging imagination and literary appreciation.
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