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The little scarecrow boy

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

At dawn, a young scarecrow sets off on his own adventure in the cornfield, determined to prove he's brave enough to scare away pesky crows despite his father's doubts. Along the way, he discovers what it truly means to be courageous. This gentle tale celebrates growing up and believing in yourself.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0060262907
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
719

Subjects

Scarecrows -- FictionFathers and sons -- FictionFathers and sonsFictionScarecrowsChildren's fictionScarecrows, fictionParent and child, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionHalloween, fictionJuvenile fiction