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Raising the Horseman

By: Serena Valentino
Narrated by: Natasha Soudek
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Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of Disney's Villains series comes a ghostly new stand-alone novel that reimagines The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen.

The two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's legendary haunting of Sleepy Hollow is approaching, but Kat van Tassel wants nothing to do with the town's superstitious celebrations. As a descendant of the original Katrina van Tassel, Kat knows she's expected to fulfill her ancestor's legacy by someday marrying her longtime boyfriend and running the prestigious family estate. But Kat dreams of a life outside Sleepy Hollow.

Then Kat meets Isadora, a new girl in town who challenges Kat to reexamine those expectations, opens her eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, and makes her question who she truly wants to be . . . and be with. When Kat is given the original Katrina's diary, a new legend begins to take shape, one that weaves together the past and the present in eerie ways.

Can Kat uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?

Fans of Serena Valentino will delight in this supernatural coming-of-age tale that finally gives the women of Sleepy Hollow a chance to tell their side of the story.

©2022 Serena Valentino (P)2022 Disney Hyperion

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It was a very good spooky season read.

Throughly enjoyed this take on the classic, especially from Katrina's point of view. Wonderful narration.

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Slow start but good read

It’s a good twist on the headless horseman of sleeping Hollow by the end of the book I was engaged and I want to see if there’s more

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Great retelling

Narration was wonderful. Story was easy to follow along and kept you guessing. Spooky and romantic.

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SO GOOD!

This was SO good!! I wasn't sure about the narrator at first, but she did a good job. I loved this telling of the story. I'm so glad I bought this. I will definitely listen again. Great book!!

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Loved this tale!!

This twist on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow was fantastic!! I loved the modern tale blended with the rendition of the legend and everything Serina Valentino brought to life about the characters! Her books never disappoint!!

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Brilliant take on the original short story

I loved this story. Serena Valentino is a brilliant story teller and puts so much thought in to the original stories and adding her own take. I am not as fond of the audio version because some of the voices and the actors take on the characters was confusing at times. I did not like the voice she gave Kat or Blake, it made them sound a bit annoying.

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Such a wonderful story 🎃

I absolutely enjoyed this well put together piece of art.

Serena Valentino really did a wonderful job on this book. I love the

The Villains series and have them all. I must say this may be one of my favorite books ❤️

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The narrator did a great job reading it 

I love this story it is suspenseful it makes the reader show emotion. There is not one thing that I do not like about this book. 

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Interesting Read! Twists to come!

Serena is my favorite author. I found her via her Villain's books, and this one does not disappoint. This book is full of hidden clues and twists. I got through it in 2 days because I enjoyed it so much.

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Marvelous

This is a marvelous book. I couldn’t wait for the next chapter. I can only just keep listening and this story stays more interesting and relatable. I love this book.

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