Master storyteller Philip Pullman tells the story of the Scarecrow, brought to life by a lightning bolt, and Jack, a boy who become his faithful servant. As the valiant Scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers, he never realizes he's being followed by the one family who desperately wishes he'd never sprung to life. Illustrations.

Master storyteller Philip Pullman tells the story of the Scarecrow, brought to life by a lightning bolt, and Jack, a boy who become his faithful servant. As the valiant Scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers, he never realizes he's being followed by the one family who desperately wishes he'd never sprung to life. Illustrations.