The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1980

The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight

Written by Jack Prelutsky · Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Part of the Poems to Trouble Your Sleep series

Twelve poems weave a tapestry of terror and suspense.

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40 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a chilling collection of twelve poems that promise to haunt your imagination. Each verse, crafted with lethal precision, invites you to explore the shadows lurking in the corners of your mind. As the words dance with eerie elegance, the illustrations amplify the sense of dread, creating an atmosphere where fear and fascination intertwine. Will you dare to uncover the secrets hidden within these haunting lines?

From the publisher

Presents 12 scary poems.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1980)
At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 21, 1992
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688117054

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