The Scarecrow and His Servant

By Philip Pullman | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

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?

Editions of The Scarecrow and His Servant

Hardcover
ISBN 9780375815317
Paperback
ISBN 9780440421306
AltFormat
ISBN 9780375915314
EBook
ISBN 9780307545428
Audiobook
ISBN 9780307283801
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739330692
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739345214
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780307280756
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780307280749
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780307283818

Read an Excerpt

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?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scarecrow and His Servant about?

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?

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Scarecrow and His Servant?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Where can I read a sample of The Scarecrow and His Servant?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375815317

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Scarecrow and His Servant?

Philip Pullman

Who is the Publisher of the book The Scarecrow and His Servant?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Scarecrow and His Servant is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375815317) and paperback(ISBN 9780440421306) and altformat(ISBN 9780375915314) and ebook(ISBN 9780307545428) and audiobook(ISBN 9780307283801) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739330692) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739345214) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307280756) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307280749) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307283818)

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