First published 2005
A lightning strike zaps a humble scarecrow to life, and he sets off on a perilous quest with his young companion Jack. As the Scarecrow bumbles into battles, brigands, and treasure troves, he remains blissfully unaware that a shadowy family is closing in, desperate to end his unlikely adventure. Can the well-meaning but hapless Scarecrow uncover the secret of his past before it's too late?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unlikely-hero
240 pages · Paperback · Yearling