Feathertop (p)ILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 7 and up Pages: 32 List Price: $10.95 Cover: Paperback Published: 9/1/2006 ISBN: 1-59078-382-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-382-5 |
Long ago in New England, a powerful witch made a scarecrow from a collection of old scraps. The witch was so pleased with her creation that she decided to bring it to life. The scarecrow was transformed into a handsome young man and christened "Feathertop." The mischievous witch then sent Feathertop off to woo the beautiful Polly Gookin, and soon Feathertop and Polly were deeply in love. But Feathertop was, after all, merely a patchwork of sticks and witchcraft. Only the magic of love could make him truly human. Reviews"This retelling of the plight of a scarecrow who loves a mortal girl preserves a surprising amount of drama and retains its affecting overtones." "Master storyteller Robert D. San Souci creates a character who is comical and at the same time endearing in his innocence. Daniel San Souci's watercolors capture the feel of a colonial New England village in autumn." |
