First published 2016
Ichabod Crane settles into the peaceful village of Sleepy Hollow, where the residents welcome him warmly. He sets his sights on winning the heart of Katrina, a young woman from a wealthy family. Ichabod believes he can build a reputation for himself in this new community while pursuing romance. But Sleepy Hollow harbors a deadly secret that emerges after dark. The Headless Horseman stalks travelers who venture out at night, seeking victims to satisfy his thirst for blood. When Ichabod finds himself alone on the road one fateful evening, he comes face to face with this vengeful spirit. The encounter will determine whether the newcomer survives his ambitious plans in Sleepy Hollow. This illustrated adaptation brings Washington Irving's classic ghost story to young readers through vivid artwork and accessible storytelling.
Genres: american-fiction, adventure, horror, supernatural, ghost-stories, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, supernatural-threat
Setting: Sleepy Hollow
Period: 19th-century
31 pages · Paperback · Cavendish Square