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The Scarecrow and His Servant

By: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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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, and they set out to journey to Spring Valley together. Along the way there's no end of excitement - battle and shipwreck, brigands and tricksters - and it's up to Jack time after time to save the day.

©2004 Philip Pullman (P)2005 Random House Audiobooks Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy
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I’ve loved the print version since I first read it. A quirky, clever story performed perfectly by Anton Lesser. Some of Pullman’s stories for children are scary, this is not. Highly recommended

Fabulous in every way

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This book is fantastic and there is nothing wrong to say about the book. The performance was clear also easy to understand and it brought character to this book. I would recommend this book for children but really to anyone who likes made up story's with adventure and talking animals stuff what is not reel. Best book I have ever read/heard and would read/hear it again 📚😃👍

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Anton Lesser is a captivating storyteller. He is exceptionally popular, and I loved how he made the different tones, voice and accents for different characters. This story and narrating, both deserves a 5star rating. Jack and the scarecrow are best friends and companions. The story is gripping and heartwarming. 👍




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