The Scarecrow and His Servant -

Philip Pullman

Yearling

2009

240 páginas

8h 0m

ISBN-10: B001PSEQ1K

Mr. Pandolfo, feeling that life is getting too difficult–what with troublesome weather, troublesome soldiers, and very troublesome cousins–decides the time has come to create a scarecrow. At least a scarecrow would take care of the birds. Mr. Pandolfo creates a fine scarecrow, indeed, with a large turnip for a head, a broomstick for a backbone, dressed in a tweed suit stuffed with straw. Hidden within it, carefully wrapped in oilskin, is a mysterious letter. But how can this extraordinary creature–who comes to life when struck by a bolt of lightning–fulfill his destiny if he's stuck out in the middle of a field? Enter Jack, an enterprising, intelligent, and practical young orphan fleeing the soldiers who robbed him of home and family. Jack's motto, It could be worse, comes in handy as he agrees to become the servant of the rather egocentric scarecrow, setting off to find excitement and glory. Scarecrow's excellent opinion of himself sets the stage for a variety of silly, yet dangerous, adventures. Run-ins with government officials, soldiers, and unscrupulous business people provide plenty of opportunities for moralizing on the evils of society. In another setting, this story line might seem over-the-top, but Pullman's clever employment of fairy-tale conventions, his superb use of language, and his engaging dialogue make it a wholly satisfying yarn of ridiculous proportions, and Bailey's line drawings provide just the right feeling of long ago that every good fairy tale deserves

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Existem dois autores que eu com certeza lerei todos os trabalhos. Um deles é o Neil Gaiman o outro Philip Pullman.

Ambos também embarcaram na onda de livros infantis, então quando tenho a chance eu tiro um da estante (eletrônica) e leio.

Esse é o caso do "The Scarecrow and His Servant" publicado em 2004. O livro tem uma abordagem bem fantástica da realidade, onde um espantalho adquire vida movido por um ímpeto de curiosidade, ingenuidade, cavalheirismo, e desejo de aventura. Por sorte ele encontra um garoto, liso que nem quiabo, chamado Jack que o acompanhará como seu servo na sua conquista de "spring valley". É óbvio há muita mais história nessa obra, mas não gosto de estragar a leitura.

É um ótimo livro infantil. Sem carolisse e lições morais Disneyanas. Recomendo a todos os pais que gostariam de presentear seus pimpolhos com um ótima história.