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The Devil and Tom Walker

Washington Irving (1824)

In colonial Massachusetts, the miserly Tom Walker makes a bargain with the devil in exchange for treasure. Irving’s tale blends folklore and satire to show how…

Quick Facts

  • Grade band: Grades 8–12
  • Maturity: 5
  • Reading stats:
  • Accessible — FKGL: 4.4 | 1,100 Words
  • Abridged — FKGL: 7.3 | 1,964 Words
  • Original — FKGL: 9.5 | 4,652 Words
  • Access status: Requires unlock