Four stalks of corn are growing in an ordinary backyard—and no one is protecting them. When the League of Guardians and Stewards receives the report, Sergeant Sammy Scarecrow is dispatched from a field of four thousand stalks to guard just four. Sammy soon discovers that protection is not determined by size or quantity. If something provides, it is worth protecting. With a curious crow watching his every move, a seed-loving mouse nearby, and the silent but expressive Peter Pumpkin Patch Protector—P⁴—joining the assignment, Sammy’s quiet backyard post becomes an unexpected Halloween adventure. As the garden changes and real mischief arrives, the guardians must protect the harvest without causing harm—and help others understand why their actions matter. LOGS: League of Guardians and Stewards — Book One: Halloween Mischief is an illustrated children’s novella about responsibility, conservation, teamwork, and recognizing the value of the things that provide for us.