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A tattered scarecrow stands in the middle of a muddy field, taking no notice of the violent thunderstorm around him. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, fizzing its way through his turnip head and down his broomstick, the Scarecrow blinks with surprise–and comes to life. So begins the story of the Scarecrow, a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant. Leaving behind his bird-scaring duties, the Scarecrow sets out for Spring Valley, with Jack at his side. As the valiant Scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers–battles, brigands, broken hearts, and treasure islands–he never realizes he’s being followed by the one family who desperately wishes he’d never sprung to life. Will the Scarecrow discover the secret to his past before the crooked Buffalonis close in on him?
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"This is a delightful little story, for children and adults alike. A scarecrow is struck by lightning, and comes to life; he recruits a young lad named Jack as his personal servant, and having nothing better to do the two embark on a grand adventure, complete with an army episode, entrangement on a solitary isle, and even a love affair. All complete with fun illustrations, bringing the story to life and pointing out its dramatic and hilarious moments just on time. Obviously inspired by Cervantes, this short tale should satisfy people of all ages, irregardless if they've just learned to read, or have been reading all their lives. Please do yourself a favor, sit in your favorite chair, take a cup of tea with you and enjoy this little gem."
— Maciek (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Pullman’s clever employment of fairy-tale conventions, his superb use of language, and his engaging dialogue make it a wholly satisfying yarn of ridiculous proportions.”
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“Pullman seems equally at home whether creating high fantasy, Victorian mysteries, or old-fashioned stories in the fairy-tale fashion. Here he excels in the latter mode, creating unique characters to charm young readers.”
— Booklist
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Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Literature in 2004
The Scarecrow and His Servant Listener Reviews
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" THis is the only book from the YRCA (young readers choice award) that i haven't read. "
— ♥rAcHeL♥, 2/18/2014 -
" I really felt for the Scarecrow's boy. I really liked this book, much more than I thought, again, probably more apt for a 12 year old, but I've never let that stop me. "
— Jill, 2/10/2014 -
" Perhaps a little long, but quite charming. Good for kids who like humor and fantasy, and a good recommendation for kids who have liked books like "The Whipping Boy" or even "The BFG." Would make a good 4th grade read aloud. "
— H, 1/19/2014 -
" Very simple story from the genius of Pullman. Good read for my seven-year-old daughter. "
— Aaron, 1/17/2014 -
" this is a really cute book. i read it in 5th grade and i loved it! "
— Hana, 1/6/2014 -
" I might appreciate the story more if I read the book or if I was 8. I stopped listening to the CD because it was too slow. "
— Mylksnake, 1/3/2014 -
" Really cute story! "
— Malinda, 12/27/2013 -
" I liked it because the scarecrow didn't know much, he had a very small brain and it fell out! "
— Myles, 10/27/2013 -
" This book is alot like "Worzel Gummidge" but the scarcrow is considerebly more charming, READ IT! "
— Flowersuccess, 10/20/2013 -
" Cute but silly and definitely not up to his other works. "
— Pam, 10/3/2013 -
" reinvention of don quixote in a delightful manner..wonderful cute story..loved the adventures.. "
— Nid, 3/14/2013 -
" The best possible book about a scarecrow nothing can be better! "
— Joanne, 2/19/2013 -
" I read 20 pages. Then I got bored... shame really. "
— Charlotte, 1/7/2013 -
" Mr.Pullman selalu mempunyai ide-ide cemerlang untuk cerita yang tidak biasa. Baca dalam semalam. Review menyusul. "
— Roos, 10/29/2012 -
" I tried. I really did. This was just another of Pullman's books that really do nothing for me. Remember, though, Clockwork is astounding! "
— Relyn, 9/25/2012 -
" A good old "fairy tales" ala the everyman, Jack and a magical scarecrow. Took me back to my days of reading the multicolored Lang books and the Oz books. Good times many decades past. "
— Bcoghill, 4/5/2012 -
" I had read Philip Pullman's "Northern Lights" saga and liked it a lot, and when I saw this childrens book at the library, I could not help to take it... I liked it a lot, Pullman is so halerious! This story in particular is so imaginative and lovely to read to children! "
— Sonsoles, 12/20/2011 -
" Phillip Pullman took elements from classic fairy tales and blend them with his own style. The result is a story about friendship that is fun and meaningful at the same time. My favourite moment is when the scarecrow lets Jack, his hungry servant, eat a part of his head. "
— Ayu, 6/7/2011 -
" I didn't know what to expect when we first started listening to it, but once we got into it, I really enjoyed it. It was a delightful tale with a very smart servant and a brainless, mobile scarecrow. "
— Breanna, 6/4/2011 -
" Philip Pullman selalu punya sentuhan khusus. Mungkin pembaca jadi teringat Puss in Boots tapi dalam cerita ini, si kecil Jack, manusialah yang menjadi pelayan "seorang" manusia jerami. Kisah tentang keteguhan hati, kesetiaan, dan petualangan yang menghibur! :) "
— Andrew, 4/25/2011 -
" Well what can I say, I am a fan. I would probably rate anything written by Pullman highly. A fun fable, with some great moral teachings. I can't wait to read it to my children one day. "
— Karen, 2/25/2011 -
" I loved it. A lot of fun. "
— Lisa, 2/14/2011 -
" I liked it because the scarecrow didn't know much, he had a very small brain and it fell out! "
— Myles, 2/14/2011 -
" Perhaps a little long, but quite charming. Good for kids who like humor and fantasy, and a good recommendation for kids who have liked books like "The Whipping Boy" or even "The BFG." Would make a good 4th grade read aloud. "
— H, 1/20/2011 -
" A good old "fairy tales" ala the everyman, Jack and a magical scarecrow. Took me back to my days of reading the multicolored Lang books and the Oz books. Good times many decades past. "
— Bcoghill, 1/7/2011 -
" I might appreciate the story more if I read the book or if I was 8. I stopped listening to the CD because it was too slow. "
— Mylksnake, 10/10/2010 -
" I really like this book because it was really interesting and adventurous. "
— Shannon, 9/13/2010 -
" The scarecrow comes to life one day and wanders from one adventure to the next. He is joined in his travels by an orphaned boy named Jack. It is through Jack's help that the scarecrow survived and inherits Spring Valley. For 5-6 <br/> "
— Cheryl, 7/28/2010 -
" Fun adventure story about a scarecrow who recruits a boy to be his "servant." Nothing at all like His Dark Materials. Excellent audiobook read by my favorite British narrator. :D "
— Erin, 7/26/2010 -
" Very simple story from the genius of Pullman. Good read for my seven-year-old daughter. "
— Aaron, 7/22/2010 -
" If this book was published, I could write a book. I finished it hoping it would get better. A scarecrow is alive and hires a boy to be his servant. They go on adventures and work though problems. "
— Jenny, 7/6/2010 -
" This was a weird story and I'm not sure what the underlying message was. But Ryan liked it so what do I know. = ) "
— Tiffiny, 6/16/2010 -
" didn't enjoy as much as I usually do Pullman - possibly a bit too young "
— Kirsty, 6/13/2010
About Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman is the Whitbread Award–winning author of the bestselling His Dark Materials series—The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass—as well as the Sally Lockhart trio of Victorian mysteries and other books for young readers. Among his other awards, he has won the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in honor of the body of his work.
About Graeme Malcolm
Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.