Scarecrow's Keep - by Jo Sjoblom (Hardcover)

About the Book

This spooky children's storybook is about a little orphan girl named Meg and the slightly unsettling scarecrow she befriends.

Book Synopsis

Need a chilling tale to tell around the campfire or at a school or family Halloween party? Look no further!

Little Meg feels all alone; she lives in an orphanage with children who are often cruel. Meg finds a friend in a scarecrow situated on a hill nearby. The other orphans are spooked by the scarecrow and uneasy with Meg's relationship with him. They design a plot to frighten little Meg and end the strange friendship.

This beautifully crafted, spooky, illustrated storybook "strikes a nice balance between being eerie and a bit scary without

going over-the-top or creating a feeling too sinister for children." - Dakota Reed, Editor

Review Quotes

Scarecrow's Keep by Jo Sjoblom is a picture book for children. Does your child enjoy the chills of a good scary story? If so, this book will send shivers down their spine. A young girl named Meg lived in an orphanage where the other children were cruel to her. They spread rumors and pulled her hair, until one day, Meg went missing, along with the eerie scarecrow that watched from afar. Meg had previously found comfort with the scarecrow at times when she felt alone. Was she wrong to involve herself with the scarecrow and would her life be put at risk because of it? Find out in this wonderfully creepy book.

Scarecrow's Keep was a pleasure to read. From the very first page, I was sucked into the terrifying story that Jo Sjoblom has created. It made me eager to turn the pages to find out what happened to Meg. Jo is an incredible author with massive talent. There wasn't a single second where I lost interest. Children are going to love reading this story, just as much as I did. It will hold their attention from the start and maintain it throughout. Not only does this book have a brilliant storyline, but it also includes high-quality illustrations by the author. So if you're on the lookout for a good mystery book for your child, then this is the one for you. I would recommend reading it with the lights on unless you are tough and can handle the thrilling adventure this book provides. - Review by Amy Louise Hill for Readers' Favorite. (5 Stars)