Rip Van Winkle & Other Stories

Informationen zum Autor Washington Irving (1783-1859) was born in New York City, the youngest of 11 children. He became an author, essayist, poet, travel writer, biographer, and columnist and is renowned as the father of the American short story. He is best known for 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' and 'Rip Van Winkle,' both of which appear in this collection. One of his greatest biographies includes The Life of George Washington (1855-59). Klappentext From the legendary enchantment of Rip Van Winkle to the gruesome end of Ichabod Crane, who meets the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, this collection of witty, perceptive, and captivating tales ranges from fantasy to romance. Reissue. Zusammenfassung Includes tales that range from fantasy to romance.

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Donnelly, Washington Irving
• Assisted by: Jennifer Donnelly (Introduction)
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.02.2011
• EAN: 9780141330921
• ISBN: 978-0-14-133092-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 178 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Puffin Classics; Puffin Classics Relaunch; Puffin Classics; Puffin Classics Relaunch
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Guides > Health; Interest age: from c 9 years, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction