One night there was a thunderstorm A tattered scarecrow stood in the wind & rain taking no notice until a bolt of lightning struck his turnip head The scarecrow blinked with surprise & came to life So begins the story of the Scarecrow a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas He meets a boy Jack who becomes his faithful servant & they set out to journey to Spring Valley together Along the way there's no end of excitement
- battle & shipwreck brigands & tricksters
- & it's up to Jack time after time to save the day