The Scarecrow Walks At Midnight

by R.L Stine
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Good Books rating 3.62
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  • ID: 10093
  • Added: 2026-01-11
  • Updated: 2026-03-04
  • ISBN: 9780545296502
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • Published: 2011-08-01
  • Reviews: 4

Jodie loves her summers at her grandparents' farm, filled with Grandpa's spooky stories and Grandma's delicious cookies. But this year, the farm feels different—cornfields are sparse, her grandparents seem tired, and the single scarecrow has been replaced by twelve menacing ones. One night, Jodie witnesses something chilling: the scarecrows appear to be moving, twitching on their stakes, and coming alive. As the eerie occurrences escalate, Jodie must uncover the dark secret behind the scarecrows before it's too late. This classic Goosebumps tale is now available on Disney+, promising a spine-tingling adventure for young readers.

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The StoryGraph · 2026-03-04
thrilling 4.25

This book scared the reviewer as a child and still scares them now. The plot is loved and scary from beginning to end, making it a must-read.

This reviewer shares that 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight' scared them as a child and continues to be scary even in their late 20s. They love the plot and find it scary from beginning to end, recommending it as a must-read. The reviewer doesn't mention any specific issues with the plot or characters, focusing more on the overall atmosphere and effectiveness of the horror elements. It seems like a thrilling read for those who enjoy a good scare.

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    This book scared me as a child and still scares me me now, in my late 20s

    I love the plot and it is scary from the beginning to end

    Definitely a must read!

Amy Acowan's Substack · Amy Acowan · 2026-03-04
creepy 3.50

The scarecrow scenes are creepy and entertaining, with a particular fondness for the scarecrows pulling themselves from their stakes. The story holds up well even for adult readers.

Amy Acowan shares her enjoyment of 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight', especially the creepy scenes involving the scarecrows. She likes how the scarecrows pull themselves from their stakes, adding to the eerie atmosphere. As an adult, she found the story entertaining and well-set up, indicating that it holds up well over time. The reviewer doesn't mention any specific issues with the plot or characters, focusing more on the overall atmosphere and effectiveness of the horror elements.

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    I like the scarecrows pulling themselves from their stakes

    It's set up well, and is pretty entertaining

    I didn't read this one as a child but that didn't matter

The StoryGraph · 2026-03-04
exciting 3.75

This Goosebumps story is one of the scarier ones, with a terrifying nightmare scene. The story is well-focused and ramps up the horror effectively.

This reviewer highlights that 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight' is one of the scarier Goosebumps stories, particularly noting the nightmare scene as pretty terrifying. They appreciate how the story is good and focused, building up the horror effectively as it progresses. It seems like a thrilling read for those who enjoy a good scare. The reviewer doesn't mention any specific issues with the plot or characters, focusing more on the overall atmosphere and effectiveness of the horror elements.

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    This is one of the scarier Goosebumps stories

    The nightmare scene is pretty terrifying

    The story is good and focused as it ramps up horror at the end

The Storygraph · 2026-01-11
fun 3.00

The book is a fun read with creepy scarecrows and an ambiguous ending that really stands out. The series is loved for its ambiguous endings.

This book is a fun read with creepy scarecrows that really stand out. The ambiguous ending is particularly noteworthy and adds to the overall enjoyment of the book. The series is loved for its ambiguous endings, and this book is no exception. It's a great choice for fans of the series who enjoy a good scare and a satisfyingly ambiguous conclusion.

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    This was so much fun.

    The scarecrows were creepy but it was that ending that really did it for me.

    I love the ambiguous endings in this series so much.

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