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In "The Night the Scarecrow Walked," two children watching a lonely scarecrow in a quiet field discover that their gentle fascination leads them into a series of unexpected events. As Halloween night descends, curiosity, mystery, and a touch of supernatural intrigue collide, transforming an ordinary field into a playground of suspense and eerie possibility.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Natalie Savage Carlson
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