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The Scarecrow and his Servant (Hardcover)

by Philip Pullman (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 99 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday (4 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 038540980X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385409803
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 16 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 225,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A wonderful new tale of two friends: a scarecrow made of straw and turnip, and his servant, a clever little boy named Jack. Their journey of discovery takes them into hilarious situations and terrifying dangers, but Jack's common sense always saves the day. This fantastic story of friendship and love is the first book for younger readers from Philip Pullman since I Was A Rat, and his first full-length book since The Amber Spyglass.

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One night there was a thunderstorm. A tattered scarecrow stood in the wind and rain, taking no notice ... until a bolt of lightning struck his turnip head. The scarecrow blinked with surprise and came 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 usual bird-scaring duties, the Scarecrow sets out for Spring Valley, with Jack at his side. Along the way there's no end of excitement, not least avoiding the many members of the crooked Buffaloni family. As the valiant scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers - pirates and treasure islands, brigands and broken hearts - it's up to Jack time after time to save the day.

A dramatic tale full of twists and turns, surprises and silliness - just as one would expect from one of the most consummate storytellers writing today.

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A 21st Century Classic, 17 Feb 2005
By Chrestomanci (UK) - See all my reviews
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This delightful book tells the story of a scarecrow brought to life when it is struck by lightning. He is a pompous, blustering fellow, yet likeably in his naivety. Wanting adventures and to see the world, he employs a young boy, Jack, to be his servant. The story is told in lots of short chapters, each a mini adventure, in which one of the scarecrow's body parts is either lost, broken or stolen ... and then replaced. This raises an interesting question (and plot-twist) when, by the end of the book, everything about him is different: is he still the same scarecrow or not?

As with all Philip Pullman's books, the writing is a delight. Not a wasted word. The subject matter is probably best suited to younger readers 7 - 10, or as a series of bedtime stories for 5 - 7 year-olds. Charmingly illustrated by Peter Bailey.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The kind of story you'd love to have invented yourself, 27 Nov 2005
This review is from: The Scarecrow and His Servant (Paperback)
I read this to my two sons age 10 and 8 as a change from their own reading. We all loved it. Everyone reviewing him defaults to Pullman's merits as "a storyteller"- but you just cant avoid admiring the beautiful characterisations, imaginative locations (that dreamlike otherworldliness in just about all his work), and perfect pace. Reading this aloud was a treat- the dialogue is light and flows (in stark contrast to JKR!) and the pace is well judged throughout. The storyline (a scarecrow who comes to life and deems to take on a rootless boy through a series of risky confrontations) places this book firmly for kids who love a good yarn, (and adults who love a good childrens book).
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122 of 126 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Latest book from a writer of genius, 8 Nov 2004
By Budge Burgess (Kilmarnock, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Philip Pullman carries the torch for children's writing; he's the first writer of children's books to win the Whitbread award for doing so. "The Scarecrow and his Servant" is evidence aplenty of just why he deserved the award. He writes a great story, and he doesn't patronise his readership. In fact, he writes for a readership, not for children, and delivers an exciting, absorbing narrative direct to his reader, not to a child. He establishes one major fact which all writers should learn - whatever the average age of your readership, they want to be entertained, they want to be challenged, they want to know what happens on the next page.

In "The Scarecrow and his Servant", we are in some distant, over-the-next-horizon fantasy land, where a scarecrow can be brought to life by a lightning strike. It's not just Frankenstein's creation that can benefit from electrical charges. He teams up with young Jack, who is about as bright as the "Wizard of Oz's" tin man, and sets off on a variety of adventures, pursued all the way by an evil lawyer. It's a well-paced adventure, with horror, and comedy, and drama, and a host of allusions to other literary favourites.

"The Scarecrow and his Servant" is the latest offering from a major writer. It will engross, it will entertain, it will keep you turning the pages, whatever your age.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Philip Pullman is another one of these authors that will always write a great book on any subject. This book is a very good and close to perfect and is worth reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Near perfect.
Philip Pullman is quickly becoming the most important children's writer of not only this time, but of all time. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars rubbish
I have read this book as part of a carneigy shadowers group and it is rubbish. the only curcumstances under which i would get it is if i wanted a three year olds bed time story... Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't dismiss it before reading
Although many people would probably only read this book if they were aged 10 or under, it really could be enjoyed by anyone of any age. Read more
Published on 30 May 2005 by Laura

5.0 out of 5 stars Just wonderful!
I purchased this book for our daughter last Christmas and somehow we all ended up having a couple of chapters read outloud each night for the whole family to enjoy. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A visually beautiful book
I agree that Phillip Pullman has done it again with The Scarecrow and His Servant - it's a wonderfully told fairytale for all age-groups, and a story which warms and stays with... Read more
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