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Name: Rip Van Winkle
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Howe, John

Rip Van Winkle tells the tale of a man who, while traveling through the Catskill Mountains, falls asleep for a prolonged period. When he finally wakes, he discovers that many years have passed and the world around him has changed dramatically, reshaping his life and surroundings.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Howe, John

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