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