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What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Read by Adenrele Ojo

By Sheila Keenan and Who HQ
Read by Adenrele Ojo

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Aug 15, 2023 | ISBN 9780593523667 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Aug 15, 2023 | 64 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?

    He is . . .
    A headless ghost and his horse who haunt the town of Sleepy Hollow, New York
    A soldier who fought during the American Revolution
    One of the most frightening and recognizable literary charters, created by Washington Irving in 1819

    Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.

    Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.

    Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge. Perfect for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.

    About What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?

    Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.

    Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.

    Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge. Perfect for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.

    About What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?

    Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.

    Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.

    Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge. Perfect for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.

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    About Sheila Keenan

    Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel… More about Sheila Keenan

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sheila Keenan

    Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel… More about Sheila Keenan

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sheila Keenan

    Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel… More about Sheila Keenan

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 15, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593523667

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 15, 2023 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593523681

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 15, 2023 | 64 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593682210

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