About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when they want to inspire creative problem-solving and a sense of community in their child. It's a gentle, encouraging story for kids who see potential for adventure in everyday life and enjoy working on projects. The story follows three children, Kate, Ben, and Foster, who spend their summer helping their elderly neighbors protect a cornfield from hungry animals. Their solution is to build and maintain two scarecrows, Starshine and Sunglow, who take on lives of their own through the children's vivid imaginations. This quiet, classic-feeling chapter book for ages 7-10 beautifully models teamwork, resourcefulness, and kindness, celebrating the power of a child's creativity to make a real-world impact.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book is exceptionally gentle and contains no significant sensitive topics. It portrays elderly characters as capable but appreciative of help, a positive and secular approach to community care. The resolution is entirely hopeful and earned through the children's hard work.
Ideal Reader
This is for a 7 to 9-year-old who enjoys quiet, realistic fiction and stories about making things. It is perfect for a child who loves imaginative play, summer adventures, and the satisfaction of a project well done. It will appeal to readers who appreciate character-driven stories over high-action plots.
