Scarecrow by Danny Weston.
Jack and his dad are runaways. Jack’s father recently turned whistleblower, revealing the truth about the illicit dealings of some powerful people. Realising that he and Jack might be in danger, Dad drives them to a remote shooting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where they intend to lay low.
A really good read. I did enjoy this book. Great story and characters. I loved the cover. 4*.

Inevitably it seems, scarecrows that come to life are usually portrayed as sinister and evil and at first this seems to be the case with Philbert. However as troubled Jack gets to know him it becomes apparent that he is not as black as he’s painted, he's not quite ‘scarecrow in Wizard of Oz’ inoffensive, but he is just trying to protect his farmer family. An excellent, spooky story for older children who enjoy being scared, without too much emphasis on blood and gore but with a few shocks and adrenaline spike moments that really get your heart racing.