The Headless Horseman: Based on "the Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving (Step Into Reading: A Step 2 Book) [School & Library Binding]

Natalie Standiford (Author), Donald Cook (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Step Into Reading: A Step 2 Book

Illus. in full color. When the vain, pompous Ichabod Crane tries to steal away Brom Bones's true love, Bones maneuvers a meeting between his rival and the legendary Headless Horseman.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- In sharp contrast to Irving's eloquent and flowing language, this easy-to-read version of the classic story recounts the major premise in simplified prose. All of the key players are here and retain their distinctive personalities, while some events and circumstances have been left out. Standiford introduces Ichabod's love and admiration for Katrina almost immediately, omitting their initial teacher-student relationship. At the same time, the schoolmaster's fascination with ghosts and the supernatural is adequately developed. Nice, shadowy, colored-pencil drawings that are dark as well as humorous and expressive, complement the text. --Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI
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Review

"Nice, shadowy, colored-pencil drawings that are dark as well as humorous and expressive, complement the text."--School Library Journal. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Tandem Library (August 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785705422
• ISBN-13: 978-0785705420
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,837,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Natalie Standiford was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, but now lives in New York City. She plays bass in the rock bands Tiger Beat (featuring fellow YA writers Libba Bray, Dan Ehrenhaft, and Barney Miller) and Ruffian. Find out more at her web site: www.nataliestandiford.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ghost Story for Kids, May 14, 2000

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Alexandra Ceely - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Headless Horseman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

This is a children's version of the Washington Irving ghost story. My 7-year-old son read it in one afternoon and loved it. This will get any child reading who is the least bit interested in scary stories. Especially recommended for kids who are a little too young for Goosebumps but desperately want to read them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faithful to the Washington Irving's short story, January 23, 2007

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DONALD G. FOX "Santee Sioux" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Headless Horseman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

I was very pleased with this retelling of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Donald Cook's illustrations will especially help in bringing the action to life for children. This book offers parents and children an opportunity to discuss the action and what they believe may have been the outcome based on the mysterious ending of the story. As other reviewers maintain, this is a great spooky story for kids.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Headless Horseman, November 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Headless Horseman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

My son LOVES this story, in all its many versions. Easy reading
(second grade) and lovely illustrations. A must have for those who love to be "spooked"!