The Dangerous Scarecrow by Carl Jacobi

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Author Jacobi, Carl, 1908-1997
Title The Dangerous Scarecrow
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Dangerous Scarecrow" by Carl Jacobi is a short story that falls within the realms of science fiction and fantasy, written in the early to mid-20th century. The tale revolves around the interplay between imagination and fear, where ordinary occurrences are imbued with an unsettling atmosphere. The narrative centers on two scarecrows named Mr. Maudsley and Mr. Trask, who are anthropomorphized by two children, Jimmy and Stella, leading to an exploration of themes like childhood innocence, folklore, and the haunting shadows of past rivalries. In this story, Jimmy and Stella's innocent fascination with their farm's scarecrows takes a dark turn when they learn about the rivalry between their ancestors associated with each scarecrow. As the children engage in imaginative play, they unwittingly revive a malevolent spirit tied to Mr. Trask. When Jimmy presents a mysterious voodoo knife to Mr. Trask, it sets off a series of eerie events culminating in a violent encounter between the two figures. The climax reveals a chilling connection between folklore and reality, leading to a grotesque conclusion where Mr. Maudsley is decapitated in a haunting reenactment of the children's playful imaginings, leaving them to grapple with the implications of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Horror tales
Subject Siblings -- Fiction
Subject Farms -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66394
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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