The Legend of Sleepy Hollow cover

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Author: Zornow, Jeff

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 2789
Points per Word 0.000179
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, the story of Ichabod Crane, an irritating schoolteacher who falls prey to his own superstitious belief in a terrifying headless horseman.

Quick Summary

The graphic novel format brings the classic ghost story to life with creepy illustrations that make the Headless Horseman actually look terrifying. Kids will devour the spooky showdown at the bridge and root for Ichabod even though he's kind of annoying and totally believes in ghostly highwaymen. If your kid loves Goosebumps or Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, they'll be glued to this spooky tale. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who want a quick, chilling read that they can finish in one sitting.