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- Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
- ISBN: 0375815317
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100079861
- Release Date: August 23, 2005
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #475879 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #38385 in Young Adult Fiction (See Top 100 Young Adult Fiction Bestsellers)
- #1947 in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic (See Top 100 Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Scarecrow And His Servant" by Philip Pullman and Peter Bailey to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Scarecrow And His Servant"Browse more products related to "Philip Pullman and Peter Bailey"Review"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, and Bailey's line drawings provide just the right feeling of long ago that every good fairy tale deserves." "[W]itty, affectionate and fun." "Like the classic tales from which it draws inspiration, this story has a sense of always having been there, just waiting to be told. Bailey's delicate line drawings complement the winning characterizations and assured pacing." "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." First lineOne day old Mr. Pandolfo, who hadn't been feeling at all well, decided that it was time to make a scarecrow. The birds had been very troublesome. Publisher's noteA 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. AnnotationBest known for the stunning His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman is also the author of this humorous tale of the wild countryside adventures of nutty, optimistic Lord Scarecrow and his servant, Jack, a seven-year-old boy--a story with a wonderful Land of Oz quality. With a giant turnip head and a straw-filled suit, Lord Scarecrow cuts quite a figure, whether he's fighting brigands, playing a prop on stage, freeing birds, or about to be marooned. In search of Spring Valley, a place he instinctively knows is home, Scarecrow and his orphaned assistant are pursued by the evil Buffaloni family, who are poisoning the land with their factories. But with the help of Granny Raven and the Grand Congress of Birds, they might be able to save the land, and themselves. Named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of 2005. If You Enjoy "The Scarecrow And His Servant (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Scarecrow And His Servant (Hardcover)" by Philip Pullman (Author) and Pe...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic Bestsellers
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