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The Scarecrow's Dance
By Yolen, Jane & Ibatoulline, Bagram
- ISBN
- 978-1-41693-770-8
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 1 Despite the pairing of formidable talents, this book will likely have a limited audience. The purposeful plot is driven by its message: a scarecrow that experiences the freedom of a wind-blown night decides to return to his post (literally) after witnessing the farm boy on his knees, praying for the straw mans success in guarding the crops. There is little action, except for the protagonist breezing along past a dimly lit tractor, weathered barn, and cows at rest. Eac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
A scarecrow comes to life one autumn night. He dances over to the farmhouse, where he's humbled and gratified to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
