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How many, if any, chapters are there, and is there a Table of Contents?

Kat This is an old book/story, and so there is no table of contents. It's more of a long short story or a short novella, and so there isn't really chapter…moreThis is an old book/story, and so there is no table of contents. It's more of a long short story or a short novella, and so there isn't really chapters either.(less)

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How long does it take to read this book?

Jeff B. The audiobook is 39 minutes, and those most people read faster than an audio book, so I'm guessing about 30 minutes or less.…moreThe audiobook is 39 minutes, and those most people read faster than an audio book, so I'm guessing about 30 minutes or less.(less)

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Have there been any short films or video adaptations based on this book/story?

Jane There are five films that adapt "Rip Van Winkle," all of them silent pictures made before 1922. Apparently there was a 1978 stop-motion animation vers…moreThere are five films that adapt "Rip Van Winkle," all of them silent pictures made before 1922. Apparently there was a 1978 stop-motion animation version that featured Will Geer as the voice of Rip, which I believe can be found on YouTube. The Storytime Show and Shelley DuVall's Faerie Tale Theatre both have short versions as well. Hope this is helpful!(less)

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I have someone looking for an Rip Van Winkle book for his 9 year old but is looking for a version that's been revised with more modern speech. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Robert Martel I recommend John Howe's 1988 illustrated retelling (ISBN: 0-316-37584-5).…moreI recommend John Howe's 1988 illustrated retelling (ISBN: 0-316-37584-5).(less)

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