The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle

by Jack Kelly

Galloping Ghosts! The folks of the valley are a superstitious lot, believing in witches and goblins and ghosts and things they can't see, as much as they believe in the real world around them. This leads to some mighty adventures for some wonderful characters like Ichabod Crane, Rip Van Winkle, Brom Bones, and a host of others. Thrill to the tales of the Headless Horseman, the long night's sleep that lasted twenty years, and the most surprising ending to any treasure hunt ever.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Horror, Childrens, Young Adult, Mystery, Halloween

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1891

Reviews

[Francesca Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent little spooky classic…

[Marikate Costello · Rating 2 out of 5]

These stories are so close to being captivating but they just fall short for me. They’re written in a really bland tone which takes away from the anticipation of what’s going to happen next. There’s probably a better version of these stories out there to read instead of these versions.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

The people in this story are very superstition, believing in witches and goblins and ghosts and thing they can't see. This leads some mighty adventure for some character like Ichabod Carne, Rip Van Winkle, Brom Bones.
It was fun story!!

[Wasif · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 Story in one book.

A schoolmaster who was disappear. A man who slept for 100 year and A man who became greedy because of his dream.

The first and the second was great. It had wonderful story.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was quite interesting and had twists and turn among the journey... Awesome!!

[Bon Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was fun. I liked the three different stories. I liked the mystery.

[Heidi · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was painful to read. So dated, even the "modern" 1995 retelling. All I got from the story is that Ichabod Crane loved girls, ladies, etc. He wanted to marry one beautiful woman from Dutch heritage because her family was wealthy (no interest in her intelligence, beauty, or wit, just her money). He was a school teacher but frolicked like a school boy, with his students. Beat them with a rod to keep them in line. I was happy to see him disappear. Was this the author's intention? Then the next story about Rip Van Winkle was equally nauseating with Rip having a nagging wife that he was happy was dead when he came back twenty years later after having fallen asleep with gnomes. What moral can we gain from either of these stories? Nothing of merit so I did not continue to read the last story which I've never heard of called "Golden Dreams."

[Skye Bee · Rating 1 out of 5]

all these men have terrible wives!

[Caspar Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series as a kid.

[Sandra Amido · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a fast reading book which contains multiple stories and perfect for mid-grade readers .If you want to explore classics this is a good way to start.

[David Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this short story a bit dry in places but a good read. I live close to Sleepy Hollow and the headless horseman always intrigued me.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book. It was nothing like I've never read before. From almost the ending, I thought for sure he was going to die. So that's why I rate it 5 stars.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this mini book as a child!

[Isabella Perret · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh, me aburri como una boluda

[C. (Comment, don't blank click reviews). · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would love to read Washington Irving’s texts to know how his stories go and to savour the 1856 language. He only lived three more years. I am giving my feedback on this omnibus’ three short stories individually, paired with the original author’s name.

I suspect and hope these 1995 versions of “The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow”, “Rip Van Winkle”, and “Golden Dreams” are inferior to Washington’s original stories. This collection’s adapter was Jack Kelly, its editor was Joshua E. Hanft, its publisher was Baronet Books, and this series was Great Illustrated Classics. Avoid this omnibus, which I attribute to the low quality of these stories. If you put your names on something, boys, complete your craft with excellence. I pay for my books and earned the freedom to review them with polite and candid honesty.

Under this omnibus record, I am singly grading the short story “Golden Dreams”, 1856. I liked it least of all, despite somehow giving the same two stars. The famous tales were spooky or mysterious. This one revolved around greed and the starkest stupidity I have ever read. I don’t remember why I gave it a second star in October at all. It is January 2025.

In the 1700s, New York lost the rural peace Mr. Webber cherished. Prices rose but they had the same cabbage yield. Amy loved Dirk Waldron but marriage might mean giving them some of the land. Instead of helping a Daughter’s happiness or seeing a husband as an earning asset; he asked them to be apart.

Further lunacy came from a sailor, saying you would strike gold if you dreamed of it. You couldn’t get me to risk digging a dependable cabbage patch, over a theory! How shitty, to honour a Daughter only if your circumstances panned out ideally.

[Skylar]

In the book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle by Jack Kelly. Overall, This was a frightening story! It introduces the classic tail in an easy way for children to be intrigued, though. The illustrations are awesome and the story is interesting. Overall, the book was awesome it had 3 stories in one and they all came all together.

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[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't love Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book.Both good for Halloween.Have a mystery to them.

[Matthew Liu]

This is fucked up

[Ethan · Rating 3 out of 5]

good, not long enough

[Lauren Risner]

This was a frightening story! It introduces the classic tail in an easy way for children to be intrigued, though. The illustrations are awesome and the story is interesting.

[Riley C · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it. I liked the illustrations.

[Sunny Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot. I think that the storys were cool. I liked it when rip van winkle slept for 20 years. It was fun

[Bee Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked all the stories in the book they were somewhat short reads. The illustrations i felt added to the story, great artwork as well. The captions were helpful too.

[Lily Jambon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly always liked the headless horseman story, but rip van winkle was kinda crazy but the 3rd tale was like eh

[Colin Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first story was boring; the second story was okay.