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During a visit to her grandparents’ farm, four‑year‑old Jodie encounters a peculiar sight: the scarecrows that have long protected the crops awaken and move silently across the darkness. As night falls, the small girl must confront these animated figures that seem to blend the harmless farm tradition with an eerie, uncanny presence. Guided by the quiet wisdom of her grandparents, Jodie learns to face the unknown while returning to the everyday comforts of farm life.
The story blends the comfort of rural family life with a touch of spooky adventure, offering young readers a gentle invitation to explore the boundary between the familiar and the mysterious.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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