Everyone in Sleepy Hollow has heard of the Headless Horseman. Eleven-year-old Jesse Crane thought it was just a spooky old story, until his uncle Ichabod vanished on a moonless October night and never came home. Sent to live with distant relatives in the small Hudson Valley village, Jesse finds a town still whispering about ghosts, curses, and covered bridges best avoided after dark. With sharp-tongued local girl Nell Van Ripper and superstitious ghost-hunter Tobias by his side, Jesse follows a trail of clues through pumpkin patches, creaking barns, and moonlit churchyards, determined to uncover what really happened to his uncle. As Halloween creeps closer and the legend of the Horseman grows louder, Jesse must decide what to believe: the folklore that has frightened Sleepy Hollow for a generation, or the truth hiding in plain sight. A tale of mystery, friendship, courage, and autumn magic, perfect for young readers who love ghost stories, small-town secrets, and a spine-tingling adventure that never loses its heart. Clara M Everhart is a lifelong educator and writer dedicated to inspiring young readers to discover the magic of literature. With over two decades of experience in classrooms and libraries, she has curated and adapted timeless stories to spark imagination, encourage thoughtful discussion, and nurture a lasting love of reading. Her collections aim to make literature both accessible and exciting for students, while providing teachers with engaging tools for developing critical thinking skills. - linktr.ee/ClaraMEverhart
