Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The
Publication Information
Author:  Irving, Washington	Illustrator:  Moses, Will
Title:  Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The	Date:
Publisher:  Philomel	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0399226877	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales, and myths, memoirs/reminiscences, fiction, historical fiction, mystery
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading| social studies
Summary:
This book is a wonderfully retold version of the classic story by Washington Irving. The illustrations contribute to the mysterious mood.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers can ask students to choose a simple, favorite tale and retell it, perhaps including themselves in the story. This book could easily be used to celebrate writing, as it is well crafted. It would serve as a solid introduction to other mystery readings. Finally, the illustrations are so rich that they are powerful "ways in" to the story.
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