The Headless Horseman & Rip Van Winkle for Kids

In the 1820s, Washington Irving wrote two of the most famous and best-loved tales in all of American storytelling. One told of the mild-mannered schoolteacher Ichabod Crane and his terrifying encounter with the ghost of a fallen soldier, the fearsome Headless Horseman.

The other recounts the adventure of lazy Rip Van Winkle, who hiked into the Catskill mountains and joined in a game of bowling with a band of little men who resembled Henry Hudson's Dutch sailors. He fell asleep. When he awoke, he was astounded to find that twenty years had past in a single night.

This is a new version of these classic stories, adapted by the renowned storyteller Luke Hayes. It brings to life the wonderful atmosphere and sparkling freshness of the Washington Irving originals. This telling is suitable for readers aged 8 to 12, but even adults will smile at the memories it evokes.

About the Author
Hayes, Luke: - Luke Hayes is an acclaimed children's book author. He has written stories, novels and nonfiction for young readers and has adapted many classic tales, including Gulliver's Travels and Dracula. His friends call him a born storyteller. He loves to spin yarns, make up plots and turn dreams into reality. Luke has traveled the world, journeying to Africa, India, Mexico, and South America. He lived for several years in Ireland, where he heard may spooky tales by the fires of Irish cottages. In the process, he recorded stories from all over the world, both tall tales and short ones. in addition to working as a full-time writer, Luke likes to juggle and perform magic tricks. Luke takes great pleasure in making some of the world's best-loved stories available for kids.